Slow-Cooked Beef and Macadamia Nut Pie

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A hearty beef pie enriched with crunchy macadamia nuts and slow-cooked vegetables in a flaky golden crust, offering a rich taste from Australian staple ingredients. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes layers cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck, large, diced yellow onion, medium, diced carrot 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 480 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, chopped macadamia nuts
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2, thawed puff pastry sheets
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot and add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 2 hours until beef is tender. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts for added crunch and flavor during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets and line a 9-inch pie dish with one sheet. Pour the beef mixture into the pastry-lined dish.
7. Step 7: Cover with the second puff pastry sheet, sealing edges with a fork. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg for a golden crust.
8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.