Description
Hearty Australian meat pie delivers savory comfort with rich ground beef nestled in flaky pastry. Crisp golden crust and robust flavors promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour
- 200 grams cold butter, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cold water
Meat and Vegetable Filling Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound (350 grams) ground beef
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 egg (for brushing)
Instructions
- Craft the pastry base by blending flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a spacious mixing bowl. Incorporate cold butter cubes, massaging them into the dry ingredients until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create the dough by whisking eggs with chilled water, then gently integrating the liquid into the flour mixture. Knead until a cohesive dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for half an hour to rest and firm up.
- Initiate the filling preparation by warming oil in a large skillet. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce chopped carrots and potatoes to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it into small fragments while cooking thoroughly for 4-5 minutes.
- Enhance the filling’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme. Dust with flour and cook briefly to eliminate raw flour taste. Pour in water or beef broth, stirring until the mixture thickens and develops a rich consistency.
- Divide the chilled dough into four equal portions. Roll each section to a thin 1/8-inch thickness. Use a circular cutter to create uniform pastry rounds.
- Assemble individual pies by placing a generous spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each pastry round. Carefully fold the dough over, creating a half-moon shape. Seal edges by pressing with fingertips or crimping with a fork. Pierce several small holes to allow steam escape.
- Prepare for baking by brushing the pie surfaces with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns a rich, golden brown. Allow pies to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
- Enhance the pastry’s flakiness by using cold butter and handling the dough minimally to prevent gluten development.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey, lamb, or plant-based meat substitutes for dietary variations.
- Ensure a crisp crust by preheating the baking sheet and placing the pies directly on the hot surface for even browning.
- Customize the filling with seasonal vegetables or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg