Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling
Classic Australian meat pies featuring a rich beef and vegetable mince filling encased in buttery shortcrust pastry, baked to golden perfection. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 60 minutes layers (450 g) ground beef, medium, finely chopped onion, small, grated 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 400 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
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 small, grated carrot
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 sheet (about 12 oz/340 g) shortcrust pastry
- 1, beaten for egg wash egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 small grated carrot, 1/2 cup frozen peas, 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, and cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Step 4: Add 3/4 cup beef stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Roll out 1 sheet shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 6 rounds about 5 inches in diameter.
- Step 6: Spoon the mince filling evenly into 6 small ovenproof ramekins or pie tins. Cover each with a pastry round, pressing the edges to seal and trimming any excess.
- Step 7: Brush tops with 1 beaten egg and cut a small slit in the center of each pie to vent.
- Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let pies cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Meat Pies with Shortcrust Pastry and Savory Mince Filling take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 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 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 Pies 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 Pies 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 Pies 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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