Aussie Minced Beef and Onion Pies
This classic Aussie Minced Beef and Onion Pie is a comforting staple often served at gatherings and sporting events across Australia. Each bite offers a perfect blend of savory minced beef with aromatic onions enveloped in a flaky pastry crust, reminiscent of traditional British influences with a unique Aussie twist.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 500 grams shortcrust pastry - Preferably all-butter for richer flavor
500 grams ground beef (minced beef) - Organic grass-fed for best taste
2 medium onion - finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil - Extra virgin
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons flour - plain, to thicken
1 cup beef stock - Preferably homemade
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch salt - to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - freshly ground, to taste
1 medium egg - beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a pie tin with the shortcrust pastry, trimming the edges. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced beef to the skillet, stir and break down any lumps until cooked through and browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in plain flour, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste, then add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, letting it thicken, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the beef mixture into the prepared pastry case. Roll out remaining pastry to cover the pie, sealing the edges with a fork. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape, then brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
For a quicker caramelization of onions, add a pinch of sugar. For vegetarians, substitute minced beef with lentils and mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 888mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 8mg
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