Spiced Wattleseed and Vegemite Beef Pie

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A savory Australian-style beef pie infused with earthy wattleseed and a hint of umami-rich Vegemite, encased in a flaky golden pastry. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 65 minutes layers (450 g) beef chuck, diced, olive oil, medium, finely chopped onion 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 4, 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 lb (450 g) beef chuck, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1, diced celery stalk
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground wattleseed
• 1 tsp Vegemite
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced beef chuck and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1 tsp Vegemite, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to form a roux.
4. Step 4: Gradually add 1 cup beef broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Return the browned beef to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the mixture is thick and flavorful. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets and cut into individual pie-sized rounds or squares. Spoon the beef filling onto half the pastry pieces, cover with the remaining pastry, and press edges to seal.
6. Step 6: Brush tops with 1 beaten egg and cut small vents for steam. Bake pies on a parchment-lined tray for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Serve hot for a comforting, uniquely Australian meat pie with native spice and umami depth.