Family Meat Pie
A classic Australian favorite! This slow-cooked beef pie features tender chuck beef in rich gravy, encased in a golden shortcrust and puff pastry combo. It’s the ultimate comfort food for a hearty family meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Oven-Baked, Slow-Cooked
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
Beef & Gravy Filling:
800g / 1.6 lb chuck beef, cut into 3.5cm (1.4″) cubes
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more as needed)
30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
200g / 7 oz mushrooms, halved or quartered
125g / 4 oz streaky bacon, diced
1 onion, diced (2cm pieces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stalk, sliced (1cm thick)
1 carrot, halved and sliced (1cm thick)
330ml / 11 oz Guinness (or stout)
2 cups beef stock (preferably low sodium)
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper
Beurre Manié (Thickener):
4 tbsp flour
60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Pastry:
1 quantity shortcrust pastry (homemade or store-bought)
1 sheet puff pastry, partially thawed
1 egg, lightly whisked (for egg wash)
To Serve:
Aussie tomato sauce (ketchup)
Notes
Use high-quality chuck beef for best results. Avoid pre-cut stew meat.
Guinness or stout is key to flavor. For alcohol-free, use anchovy + stock (see original notes).
Cool filling completely before assembling to ensure puff pastry rises properly.
Can be assembled ahead and baked later, or frozen before baking.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/family-meat-pie/
