Slow-Cooked Beef and Ale Meat Pie

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

A hearty Australian meat pie filled with tender slow-cooked beef braised in rich ale and aromatic vegetables, encased in a flaky pastry crust. This Australian beef recipe, ready in about 450 minutes, layers beef chuck, diced, ale beer, and onion, diced 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 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

• 1 lb beef chuck, diced
• 1 cup ale beer
• 1 medium (150 g) onion, diced
• 1 large (100 g) carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced onion, 1 large diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove raw flour taste.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup ale beer, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and combine flavors. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef, add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles or squares large enough to cover your pie tins.
7. Step 7: Spoon the beef filling into individual pie tins, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the edges. Cover with puff pastry, pressing edges to seal, and cut a small slit on top to vent.
8. Step 8: Brush tops with 1 beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.