Description

A hearty, savory meat pie featuring a rich ground beef (or chunky beef) and vegetable filling encased in a flaky pastry crust—a comforting classic perfect for cozy dinners or take‑and‑bake meals.

Ingredients

Olive oil

Onion, diced

Garlic, minced

Carrot, diced

Celery, diced

Ground beef or chunky beef cubes

Flour

Tomato paste

Red wine (optional)

Worcestershire sauce

Beef stock

Puff pastry or shortcrust + puff pastry

Egg wash (optional)

Seeds (e.g., black sesame, optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened (6–8 minutes).
Add beef and brown thoroughly. Sprinkle in flour and cook briefly to thicken.
Stir in tomato paste, then add red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Simmer for 30–35 minutes until thickened.
Let the filling cool in the pan or tray; refrigeration helps set the mixture.
Place the cooled filling in a pie dish lined with pastry. Cover with a puff pastry lid, seal edges, and cut a steam vent.
Brush with egg wash and add seeds if desired.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan). Bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a deeper stew-like filling, use chunky beef cubes and slow-cook in stock or stout (Guinness).
To make mini pies, use small ramekins or make hand pies/empanadas.
For a lighter version, add extra vegetables like mushrooms, peas, zucchini, or grated broccoli.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in an oven at 180°C until hot throughout; microwave reheating works too, but the crust may soften.
Tourtière (French-Canadian style) uses a mix of beef and pork with spices like sage and thyme.
Serve with classic sides like steamed peas, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or tomato sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: International (Australian, French-Canadian, Nigerian)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg