Australian Meat Pies

These terrific little Australian meat pies are often referred to as Australia's national food. They're great for munching during sporting events or a fresh new dinner idea. Cool pies well before serving, as the filling will be very hot. Eat by hand or with knife and fork, as desired.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¾ cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts for a double-crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add 3/4 cup water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until combined, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water together in a bowl to form a paste; stir into meat mixture. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Use a 4-inch biscuit cutter to cut pie dough into 12 circles. Line each prepared muffin cup with a circle, pressing into the bottom and sides. Fill each with meat mixture.

Step 5

Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut puff pastry dough into 12 circles. Top each filled muffin cup with a circle and seal edges together. Brush pastry tops with beaten egg.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are brown and flaky, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool pies in the muffin tin before removing, about 10 minutes.