Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms

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Classic Australian meat pies filled with savory minced beef and mushrooms, baked in a flaky golden pastry crust. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 85 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 320 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: 45 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. To make the pastry, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup cold cubed unsalted butter in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add 1/3 cup cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced medium yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb minced beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped button mushrooms, cooking for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes until thickened and flavorful. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 8 rounds to line a muffin tin or pie molds. Press dough into molds and fill each with about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture.
  6. Step 6: Cut remaining dough into smaller rounds to cover pies. Brush edges with beaten egg and seal. Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
  7. Step 7: Bake pies for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 85 minutes (45 min prep + 40 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 Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?

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 Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?

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 Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms 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 Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?

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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