Slow-Baked Meat Pie with Ground Beef and Golden Pastry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A classic Australian meat pie with seasoned ground beef encased in flaky golden pastry, perfect for a hearty meal. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 105 minutes layers (320 g) all-purpose flour, cubed cold unsalted butter, (120 ml) 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 1/2 cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
• 200 g, cubed cold unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped (150 g) onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup (75 g), thawed frozen peas
• 1 small, diced (70 g) carrot
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: To make the pastry, place 2 1/2 cups (320 g) all-purpose flour and 200 g cold cubed unsalted butter into a food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water while pulsing until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 500 g ground beef, 1 finely chopped medium onion (150 g), and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 6-7 minutes until beef is browned and onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup (75 g) thawed frozen peas, and 1 small diced carrot (70 g). Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out two-thirds of the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 9-inch (23 cm) circle and fit into a pie dish.
5. Step 5: Spoon the beef filling evenly into the pastry-lined dish. Roll out remaining dough into a 7-inch circle and place on top. Trim excess dough and crimp edges to seal. Brush with 1 beaten egg.
6. Step 6: Cut small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake for 40-45 minutes until pastry is golden brown and filling bubbles. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.