Slow-Baked Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms
Classic Australian meat pie featuring a flaky golden crust filled with savory minced beef and mushroom ragout slow-baked to perfection. This australian-inspired comfort food ready in about 105 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, cubed, 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 all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb minced beef
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup button mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg egg, beaten for glaze
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. To make the pastry, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a bowl; cut in 1 cup cold cubed unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Gradually add 6 tbsp cold water, stirring until dough forms; shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: While dough chills, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium finely chopped white onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Step 4: Add 1 lb minced beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up lumps, until browned.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 cup chopped button mushrooms, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup beef stock, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Step 6: Roll out two-thirds of pastry on floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish; line dish with pastry and fill with meat mixture.
- Step 7: Roll remaining pastry to cover pie, seal edges by crimping, and cut small vents on top.
- Step 8: Brush top with 1 beaten egg for a golden glaze and bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling bubbling.
- Step 9: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Baked Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 105 minutes (45 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Slow-Baked Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Baked Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?
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 Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms 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 Meat Pie with Minced Beef and Mushrooms?
Australian comfort food 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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