Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Rich Beef Mince Filling

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A classic Australian comfort food featuring tender, seasoned beef mince encased in flaky golden pastry, perfect for a hearty meal. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 90 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold and cubed unsalted butter, cold water 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 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef mince
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 small, finely diced carrot
• 1, finely diced celery stalk
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup cold water and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb ground beef mince. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 5 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1 small finely diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Sauté for 6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
5. Step 5: Pour 1/2 cup beef broth into the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in 1/3 cup frozen peas, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and cool.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out two-thirds of the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press the dough into the dish.
7. Step 7: Fill the pastry with the cooled beef mixture, then roll out the remaining dough for the top. Cover the pie and seal edges by pinching together. Brush 1 beaten egg over the top to create a shiny, golden crust.
8. Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.