How to Make Australian Meat Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Australian meat pies are a beloved dish in Australia, and they have also gained popularity around the world as a delicious and satisfying savory treat. These hand-held pies are made with a flaky pastry crust and filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, onions, and gravy. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a snack on the go.

The history of the Australian meat pie goes back to the early days of the country, when British immigrants brought their love of pies with the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts for a double-crust pie
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 single-serve pies

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add 3/4 cup water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until combined, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water together in a bowl to form a paste; stir into meat mixture. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Use a 4-inch biscuit cutter to cut pie dough into 12 circles. Line each prepared muffin cup with a circle, pressing into the bottom and sides. Fill each with meat mixture.
  • Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut puff pastry dough into 12 circles. Top each filled muffin cup with a circle and seal edges together. Brush pastry tops with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are brown and flaky, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool pies in the muffin tin before removing, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 359mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 142mg