Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust

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Traditional Australian meat pies filled with seasoned ground beef and onions, topped with flaky puff pastry for a satisfying handheld meal. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 7-8 minutes until browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 cup beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Step 4: Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets and cut into 4 equal squares each (8 total). Divide the meat filling evenly into 8 ramekins or muffin tins.
  5. Step 5: Cover each filled ramekin with a puff pastry square, pressing edges to seal and trimming excess; brush tops with 1 beaten large egg.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  7. Step 7: Let pies cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.

How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust?

Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust?

Australian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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