AUSSIE MEAT PIES RECIPE

An Aussie icon, this classic pie is made with a shortcrust base and a rich beef mince gravy. Easy and delicious!

0:50 Prep 0:40 Cook Makes 4

INGREDIENTS

·         1 tablespoon olive oil

·         1 large brown onion, finely chopped

·         500g lean beef mince

·         1 tablespoon cornflour

·         3/4 cup Massel beef stock

·         3/4 cup tomato sauce

·         2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

·         1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

·         1 teaspoon Vegemite

·         2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed

·         2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

·         1 egg, beaten

INSTRUCTION

   

1.  Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Add mince. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, or until browned.

2.  Mix cornflour and 1 tablespoon of stock to form a paste. Add remaining stock. Add stock, sauces and Vegemite to mince. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8 minutes or until thick. Cool.

3.  Preheat oven to 220°C. Place a baking tray into oven. Grease 4 x 8cm base measurement pie pans.

4.   Cut 4 x 15cm circles from shortcrust pastry. Use to line bases and sides of pans. Fill with mince. Brush rims with water. Cut 4 x 15cm circles from puff pastry. Place over meat. Press to seal. Trim. Brush with egg. Season.

5.   Place pies onto hot tray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve.

Recipe from taste.com.au

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