Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms
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 pairs all-purpose flour, cold and cubed unsalted butter, cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 lb minced beef
- 1 cup, finely chopped button mushrooms
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1, beaten (for egg wash) egg
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 6: Cut remaining dough into smaller rounds to cover pies. Brush edges with beaten egg and seal. Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
- Step 7: Bake pies for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
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 cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
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.
