Australian Meat Pie Recipe
Description: This Australian Traditional Meat Pie is a classic lunch or snack option, perfect for enjoying while watching the Aussie rules footy or any time you crave a hearty, flavorful dish. You have the option to make one large meat pie or several smaller ones from this recipe, making it versatile for various occasions.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Depends on serving size
Recipe Details:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Minced beef | 500g |
| Onion | 1 |
| Water | 1 1/4 cups |
| Beef bouillon cubes | 2 |
| Ketchup | 1/4 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tbsp |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Oregano | To taste |
| Nutmeg | To taste |
| Plain flour | 1/2 cup |
| Puff pastry sheets | 2 |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1001.2
- Fat: 66g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3g
- Cholesterol: 85.3mg
- Sodium: 1095.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 67.3g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 6.3g
- Protein: 33.8g
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
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Brown the minced beef and chopped onion in a pan over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink.
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Add 1 cup of water, beef bouillon cubes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg to the meat mixture in the pan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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In a separate bowl, blend the plain flour with the remaining 1/4 cup of water until it forms a smooth paste.
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Stir the flour paste into the meat mixture, allowing it to thicken slightly. Let the mixture cool.
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Grease a pie dish and line it with one sheet of puff pastry, allowing excess to hang over the edges.
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Pour the cooled meat filling into the pastry-lined dish.
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Brush the edges of the pastry with milk or beaten egg to help seal the pie.
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Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the top of the filling and press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
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Trim off any excess pastry from the edges and create a decorative pattern with the fork.
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Brush the top of the pie with milk or beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until the pie is cooked through and golden brown.
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Serve your Australian Meat Pie hot with your choice of accompaniments such as veggies, fries, or salad.
Enjoy this savory Australian delight, perfect for any mealtime or snack occasion! 🥧🇦🇺
