Description
Golden, flaky, and deeply savory, this Traditional Meat Pie is made with seasoned ground beef and vegetables wrapped in a buttery puff pastry crust. It’s a satisfying comfort food perfect for dinner or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper, and beef broth. Simmer until thickened, about 8–10 minutes. Let the filling cool.
4. Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles or rectangles.
5. Spoon cooled filling onto half the pastry pieces. Top with the other half and seal edges with a fork.
6. Cut a small slit in the top of each pie to let steam escape.
7. Brush tops with beaten egg.
8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
Be sure the filling is completely cooled before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
For extra crispiness, bake the pies on a preheated baking tray.
Feel free to customize the filling with cheese or different meats like lamb or chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic/Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg