Sunday, November 6, 2016

Aussie meat pies

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

Aussie meat pies
  1. Step 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. Step 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. Step 3

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

  4. Step 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. Step 5

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

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