Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling
Classic Australian meat pie featuring a flaky shortcrust pastry filled with rich minced beef, onion, and mushroom gravy. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 100 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold, diced 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 550 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold, diced unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium, finely diced onion
- 1 cup, chopped button mushrooms
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large, beaten for egg wash egg
Instructions
- Step 1: To make the pastry, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup cold diced unsalted butter in a bowl. Rub butter into flour with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/3 cup cold water and mix until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up lumps until browned.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chopped button mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over mixture and stir for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out two-thirds of the dough on floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Line dish with dough, fill with cooled meat mixture.
- Step 6: Roll out remaining dough for top crust, cut vents, and place over filling. Seal edges with a fork and brush top with 1 beaten egg.
- Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling take to make?
Total time is about 100 minutes (45 min prep + 55 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 Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling?
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 Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling?
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 Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling?
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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