Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Shortcrust Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A savory Australian-style meat pie filled with rich minced beef and vegetables, encased in a flaky golden shortcrust pastry. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers minced beef, onion, carrot 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 480 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb (450 g) minced beef
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 1 small, finely diced carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 sheets (9-inch diameter) shortcrust pastry sheets
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat and sauté 1 finely diced medium onion and 1 finely diced small carrot for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb minced beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste, then slowly add 3/4 cup beef broth and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup frozen peas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until heated through; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Step 5: Roll out one 9-inch shortcrust pastry sheet into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to line the base.
6. Step 6: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the pastry-lined dish, then cover with the second pastry sheet, sealing edges by crimping with fingers or a fork.
7. Step 7: Brush the top pastry with 1 beaten egg to give a glossy finish.
8. Step 8: Cut a small slit in the center of the pie to allow steam to escape and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.