Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A hearty Australian-style beef pie filled with tender slow-cooked beef and earthy mushrooms encased in a flaky golden crust. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 135 minutes pairs beef chuck, cubed, button mushrooms, sliced, medium (about 1 cup) onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 110 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup sliced button mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes until mushrooms soften.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 1 lb beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the beef mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out 2 sheets of pie pastry and fit one into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in beef and mushroom filling.
  7. Step 7: Cover with the second pastry sheet, seal edges, and cut a few slits on top for steam to escape. Brush the top crust with 1 beaten egg.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie take to make?

Total time is about 135 minutes (25 min prep + 110 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 Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie?

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 beef chuck, cubed from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie?

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 Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie 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 Slow-Baked Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie?

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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