Slow-Baked Australian Meat Pie with Beef and Mushrooms

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

A classic Australian comfort dish featuring tender minced beef and mushrooms encased in a flaky golden pastry crust. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, 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 450 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

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup (sliced) button mushrooms
• 1 medium (finely chopped) onion
• 2 (minced) garlic cloves
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp (chopped) fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 (beaten for egg wash) egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/3 cup cold water and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and no longer pink. Stir in 1 cup sliced button mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3/4 cup beef broth, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
5. Step 5: Roll out two-thirds of the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish (about 9 inches). Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and fill with the beef mixture.
6. Step 6: Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust. Place it over the filling and seal the edges by pinching. Cut a few small slits on top for steam to escape. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg.
7. Step 7: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.