Pan-Fried Aussie Meat Pie with Golden Puff Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A classic Australian meat pie featuring tender minced beef and onions encased in a flaky, golden puff pastry crust, pan-fried to perfection for a warm, savory comfort meal. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers minced beef, yellow onion, beef broth 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 minced beef
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 large, beaten for egg wash egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb minced beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup beef broth while stirring, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the meat, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal squares.
6. Step 6: Spoon the cooled beef filling evenly onto 2 pastry squares, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Brush edges with beaten egg and place the remaining 2 pastry squares on top, sealing edges by pressing with a fork.
7. Step 7: Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg and cut small vents in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
8. Step 8: Place pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until puff pastry is golden and crisp.
9. Step 9: Let pies cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.