Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegemite Pie
A hearty Australian meat pie enriched with iconic Vegemite, slow-cooked beef, and flaky pastry for a comforting meal. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 160 minutes pairs beef chuck, diced, large onion, diced, medium carrots, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Vegemite
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs diced beef chuck and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, cooking for 2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly add 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine while stirring, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp Vegemite, stirring until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Step 4: Return the beef to the pot, season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce is rich.
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer beef mixture into a pie dish, cover with 2 sheets of thawed puff pastry, trimming excess and pressing edges to seal. Brush pastry with 1 beaten egg.
- Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegemite Pie take to make?
Total time is about 160 minutes (20 min prep + 140 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-Cooked Beef and Vegemite 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, diced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegemite 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-Cooked Beef and Vegemite 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-Cooked Beef and Vegemite 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.
