Best 8 The Great Aussie Meat Pie Recipes

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The great Aussie meat pie is an iconic dish that has been enjoyed by Australians for generations. It is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a family dinner, a picnic, or a sporting event. With its flaky pastry and rich, flavorful filling, the great Aussie meat pie is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. In this article, we will explore the history of the great Aussie meat pie, as well as provide some tips for making the perfect pie at home. We will also share some of our favorite recipes for this classic dish. So whether you are a seasoned pie maker or a novice cook, we hope you will find something in this article to help you create the perfect great Aussie meat pie.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AUSTRALIAN MEAT PIE



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This is The Australian Traditional Meat pie! usually eaten for lunch for just watching the aussie rules footy. You can make 1 big meat pie or more little ones from this recipe!

Provided by elke7612

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 g minced beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup water, divided
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch nutmeg
3 tablespoons plain flour
2 puff pastry sheets

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
  • Brown meat and onion.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the water, bouillon cubes, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg.
  • Boil and cover for 15 minutes.
  • Blend flour with the remaining 1/4 cup water until it becomes a smooth paste; add to the meat mix.
  • Let cool.
  • Grease a pie dish and line with puff pastry.
  • Add the cooled filling mixture; brush edges of pastry with milk or beaten egg; put the pastry top on; press edges down with a fork.
  • Trim edges and glaze top with milk or beaten egg.
  • Bake in a very hot oven, 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for 25 more minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve with veggies, fries, or salad.

AUSTRALIAN MEAT PIES



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These terrific little meat pies are often referred to as Australia's national food. Great for munching on during sporting events, or just for a fresh new dinner idea. Cool pies well before serving, as filling will be very hot. Eat by hand or with knife and fork, as desired.

Provided by TIARE1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Meat Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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 1/4 cup cold water and cornstarch 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 the pie crusts into 12 circles. Line each muffin cup with a circle, pressing into the bottom and sides. Fill each with the meat mixture. Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut puff pastry dough into 12 circles. Top each filled muffin cup with 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 in pan before removing pies, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 358.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

AUSSIE MEAT PIE



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Make a delicious Aussie meat pie filled with ground beef, onions and gravy and usually topped with tomato sauce (known as ketchup in the States).

Provided by Syrie Wongkaew

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Pies     Pie

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
14 ounces lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup beef stock
1/8 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Vegemite (or 1 cube vegetable bouillon)
4 sheets pie pastry (frozen, thawed)
1 large egg (beaten)
Ketchup (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Add 14 ounces (400 grams) ground beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned. At this point, you can drain the beef, if desired. But it should be quite fat-free if you used lean ground beef.
  • In a small container, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of the beef stock and set aside.
  • Add remaining beef stock, 1/8 cup tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and Vegemite or bouillon cube to ground beef in skillet. Stir well to combine.
  • Add reserved cornstarch-water mixture and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Heat oven to 425 F (220 C).
  • Place pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Place the pie tin on top and cut a circle around it. Repeat process to make 3 more circles-these are the pie tops. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • On the same lightly floured surface, place remaining pie dough and a pie tin on top and cut a circle that's slightly larger than tin (about 1/2 inch bigger)-this is the pie base. Repeat process to make 3 more bases.
  • Press base pastry into pie tins and press up the sides. Fill with cooled meat mixture. Brush rims with water.
  • Place pie tops over meat. Use a fork to press edges to seal. Trim edges if necessary. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  • Place pies on a baking tray to catch any drips and bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with tomato sauce (ketchup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 16 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 4 Aussie meat pies (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AUSSIE MEAT PIE



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This recipe is from the Pampas Pastry website. It passes the Susan test for a five star recipe - easy, delicious and looks good too! These pies freeze well. Prepare up to the baking stage, then freeze. Cook from frozen on the day they are required. Hope you enjoy your Aussie Meat Pie - maybe enhanced with a glass of Coonawarra red! Edited to add - some grated/shredded cheese could be added to the mince mixture to make a cheese and mince pie, as per Perfect Pixie's review - great idea - thanks PP!

Provided by NotQuiteVegetarian

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, finely chopped
500 g lean ground beef
1 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
1/4 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1 pinch nutmeg
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 sheet shortcrust pastry, thawed
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
beaten egg, for glazing

Steps:

  • Cook onion and meat until meat is well browned. Add 3/4 cup water, stock cubes, sauces and seasonings, bring to the boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Blend flour with remaining water to make a smooth paste. Add to the meat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously; boil 5 minutes, cool.
  • Line a lightly greased pie plate with the shortcrust pastry.
  • Spoon in the cooled meat filling.
  • Moisten edges of pastry base with water. Top with puff pastry sheet, pressing down gently to seal edges. Trim and score edges. Glaze.
  • Bake in very hot oven for 15 minutes, reduce to moderately hot and cook a further 25 minutes or until pastry is goldn.

THE GREAT AUSSIE MEAT PIE



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Contemplating making a Pie Floater? Well here is the recipe for the pie. Posted in response to a request for Aussie recipes. Times are guesses.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg yolk
1 1/2 lbs beef or 1 1/2 lbs sheep mince
2 beef bouillon cubes
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons plain flour
1/4 cup of extra water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion
frozen pie crust (top and bottom)

Steps:

  • Brown mince.
  • Add onion finely diced and brown.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add stock cubes crumbled, 1-½ cups of water, salt and pepper and stir until boiling.
  • Reduce heat and cover, simmering for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a cup combine flour and extra water and stir until smooth.
  • Add flour mixture to meat and stir until combined.
  • Return to heat, stir until it comes to a boil and is thickened.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes then remove from heat and refrigerate.
  • Once cool fill in bottom of piecrust.
  • Put top on and pierce the centre with a knife.
  • Combine egg yolk with a bit of water and brush over the top.
  • Follow directions on frozen pie crusts or bake at 400 for 5 minutes (or until golden brown) then reduce heat to moderate (200) and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4754.8, Fat 488.1, SaturatedFat 202.6, Cholesterol 841.4, Sodium 2293.3, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 62.6

AUSSIE MEAT PIES



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A recipe I found while searching for recipes for ZWT - Australia on Taste.com.au. Here is what was stated: Our reinvention of the the humble meat pie features salty bacon and a fresh thyme.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 pies, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

900 g beef rump, trimmed, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
2 slices middle bacon, trimmed, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups salt-reduced beef stock
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
4 sheets frozen ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, partially thawed, halved diagonally
2 sheets frozen premade puff pastry, partially thawed, quartered
1 egg, lightly beaten
tomato sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • Process steak until mixture resembles mince. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until golden. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
  • Add tomato paste and flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until combined. Add stock and thyme. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened and meat is tender. Season with pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line eight 7.5cm round pie moulds with shortcrust pastry. Trim excess. (I would bake the crust for 5-8 minutes before filling with meat mixture to have a flaky crust) Fill cases with steak mixture. Top with puff pastry. Trim excess. Press edges together with a fork to seal. Using a small sharp knife, cut a small cross in pie tops. Brush with egg. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.4, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 901.6, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 12.2

THE FAMOUS AUSSIE MEAT PIE



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I had these when I was last in Australia - just north of Sydney in a place called Parramatta......there was a bakery which specialised in making these; they baked them at least three times a day.....my idea of what they should be like! Simple, no frills - a great meat pie! Traditionally topped with lashings of tomato sauce!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h40m

Yield 3-4 Individual Pies, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g chuck or 500 g blade steaks
2 tablespoons flour
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 (375 g) packet frozen puff pastry, thawed
beaten egg, to glaze

Steps:

  • Trim gristle and fat from steak, cut into thin shreds, then chop very finely. Dust with flour, salt and pepper and place in the top of a double boiler or pudding pan.
  • Place enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of bowl, simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Replace water in saucepan as necessary to maintain level.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Roll out pastry dough thin and cut 3/4 of it to fit individual round, oblong or square pie tins. Line tins with dough, and fill about 3/4 full with meat filling. Cut lids from remaining dough, dampen edges and put into place .
  • Cut a vent in the top of each pie for steam to escape. Chill for 15 minutes, then brush with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated hot oven (200 C / 400 F) for 25 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Serve with tomato sauce (ketchup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.9, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 12.1, Sodium 1088.2, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.7

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN MEAT PIE



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Here is a fantastic meat pie recipe. The filling also makes a great pasta sauce. I have a pie maker which I use to bake the pie, however I have given instructions for baking the pie in the oven. If you have a pie maker just place pastry in bottom pie shape fill with filling, place pastry lid on top and let the pie maker do all the work. I don't bother with the egg when using the pie maker. Do not use the conflour to thicken if you are using the filling as a pasta sauce.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
650 g minced steak
1 cup beef stock
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
425 g tomato puree
1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
2 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons water
2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan, add onion and garlic stirring until soft.
  • Add meat and cook until browned.
  • Add stock, sauces and puree. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir through peas and conflour blended with water, bring to the boil and boil for 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Cut 8 12cm circles from shortcrust pastry. Line 8 greased pie tins with pastry, lightly prick with a fork. Cover with non-stick baking paper and fill with rice to blind bake in 200°C oven for 8 minutes. (Place pie tins on baking sheets).
  • Remove paper and rice and bake a further 6 minutes. Cool.
  • Divide filling mixture amongst shells and then cut out 8 10cm rounds from the puff pastry.
  • Brush edges of pies with egg and press pastry lids on top. Cut two slits on top to allow steam to escape. Brush tops with egg.
  • Cook in 190°F oven for a further 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef mince for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beef mince, or it will become tough.
  • Season the beef mince well with salt and pepper.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as onions, carrots, and peas.
  • Use a good quality gravy or sauce for the filling.
  • Make sure the pastry is golden brown and cooked through before serving.

Conclusion:

The Aussie meat pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day. With its flaky pastry, savory filling, and rich gravy, it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give the Aussie meat pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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