World Flavors Cookbook

Australian Meat Pie

Name: Australian Meat Pie
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Australia
Ingredients: 500g ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp cornstarch Shortcrust pastry (for the base) Puff pastry (for the top) 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Tomato sauce (ketchup) for serving

A national icon; flaky pastry filled with savory minced meat and gravy, traditionally served with a dollop of tomato sauce.

Cuisine: Australia

Ingredients

500g ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp cornstarch Shortcrust pastry (for the base) Puff pastry (for the top) 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Tomato sauce (ketchup) for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté onion until soft. Add ground beef and brown well. 2. Stir in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the meat to thicken the gravy. Let cool completely. 4. Line pie tins with shortcrust pastry. 5. Fill with the cooled meat mixture. 6. Cover with puff pastry and seal the edges. 7. Brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. 8. Serve hot with a "squeeze" of tomato sauce on top.