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Aussie Meat Pie

Name: Aussie Meat Pie
Total time: 1h 30m
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Australia
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp plain flour; 1 cup beef stock; 2 tbsp tomato sauce (ketchup); 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Vegemite (optional, for depth); 2 sheets shortcrust pastry; 2 sheets puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten; Salt and pepper

The national handheld — flaky shortcrust base, puff lid, and a rich gravy-laced beef filling. Best eaten with tomato sauce.

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1h 30m 6 servings Medium

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Vegemite (optional, for depth)
• 2 sheets shortcrust pastry
• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper

Method

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Brown the mince in a hot pan, breaking it up. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.

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1
Brown the mince in a hot pan, breaking it up. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
2
Sprinkle flour over, stir 1 minute, then pour in stock, tomato sauce, Worcestershire and Vegemite.
3
Simmer 10 minutes until thick and glossy. Season well and cool completely (essential for clean pies).
4
Line 6 pie tins with shortcrust. Fill with cold mince. Top with puff lids, trim and crimp edges.
5
Brush with beaten egg, slash a steam vent. Bake at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until deep golden.
6
Rest 5 minutes and serve with cold tomato sauce.