Slow-Baked Aussie Meat Pie with Flaky Pastry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A hearty traditional Australian meat pie with tender minced beef and a rich gravy, encased in buttery flaky pastry. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 60 minutes layers olive oil, medium, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 500 g minced beef
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 small, finely diced carrot
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 sheets (approx. 250 g each) puff pastry sheets
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 500 g minced beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the beef mixture and stir to combine; cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth and stir in 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup frozen peas, 1 small finely diced carrot, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
5. Step 5: Roll out 2 puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Line four 8 oz (250 ml) ramekins or pie dishes with one sheet each, trimming excess.
6. Step 6: Divide the beef filling evenly among the pastry-lined dishes. Cover each with the second puff pastry sheet, sealing edges by pinching and trimming excess.
7. Step 7: Brush each pie top with 1 beaten egg to create a golden crust. Cut a small slit in the top of each pie for steam to escape.
8. Step 8: Place pies on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.