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The savory pie gets an Aussie twist with Kate Kelly's meat pies. A warm and rich concoction of steak and spices all wrapped up in a buttery crust will have you asking "Please pass the Vegemite" !

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Ingredients

For Filling

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 lb round steak, stewing meat, cubed (can also use minced beef)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or Vegemite)
4½ cup beef stock
2-3 tbsp cornstarch
⅓ cup water (or more if needed)
pepper to taste

For Pastry

1 package ready-made pie crust
1 package ready-made puff pastry
1 egg, beaten

To Serve

ketchup

Equipment

four 5" pie tins
nonstick cooking spray

How-to

Make Filling

In a large straight-edged saute pan or dutch oven over high heat, add oil and onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 2-3 minutes
Add the meat and cook until the beef has turned white on the outside, 3-5 minutes
Add tomato paste, beef stock, red wine and Worchestershire sauce (or Vegemite) and bring to a low simmer and allow to cook, uncovered for 1 hour

Assemble Pies & Bake

Preheat oven to 350º
Combine the water and cornstarch to form a thickener for the meat gravy. Add more water as needed
Whisk the mixture into the simmering filling. Allow this mixture to simmer while you prepare the pie crusts
Roll out the prepared pie crust and cut 4 pie bases, using the lip of your pie tin to guide you, cutting the dough slightly larger than the tin
Roll out the puff pastry, and cut 4 pie lids, using the lip of the pie tin as your guide, again cutting larger than the 5" outer rim of the tin
Coat pie tins with nonstick cooking spray. Place bottom pie crusts in the tins
Spoon in a generous amount of pie filling
Put the top crust on each of the pies, pinching to connect the bottom and top crusts.
Brush lids with beaten egg so that the pies will brown on top, and make a couple of small slits in the lid to allow steam to escape while baking (and prevent the pies from exploding!)
Bake about 30 minutes, or until the lids are puffed and golden
Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Top with ketchup and enjoy!

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Comments (10)

Posted Monday, February 27, 2012, at 3:50 pm by Mama Marj:

I made this dish without the bottom crust, as my man likes his mashed potatoes, and we didn't need so many carbs and fats. He called it a 5 star meal because the flavor is So good! However, I would not put the phyllo dough again by itself because it did sink somewhat into the meat stew. Instead, I think I'd put it on patty shells for a nice presentation.
Posted Monday, February 27, 2012, at 3:50 pm by Mama Marj:

I made this dish without the bottom crust, as my man likes his mashed potatoes, and we didn't need so many carbs and fats. He called it a 5 star meal because the flavor is So good! However, I would not put the phyllo dough again by itself because it did sink somewhat into the meat stew. Instead, I think I'd put it on patty shells for a nice presentation.
Posted Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 4:31 am by pedro:

Made these a second time,, the first was so delicious, Got this one on film. Recipe is very clear, easy to follow, results look good and the flavour is terrific! brian K
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 7:15 pm by bearpark:

What about a sausage roll recipe Kate?
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 2:57 am by grandma:

As Kate's grandma, I am proud and very impressed with her presentation and her confidence as a chef. I have had the chance to sample it here now and it is terrific! Always knew she could it! The recipe was simple, clear and easy to follow and the results delicious. Look forward to the next Kate Kelly creation.
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 2:45 am by Meg:

Tried this. Very tasty true Aussie pie. Will make it often. Delicious beef filling. Instructions were spot on...well done Kate Kelly! Wonderful.
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 7:09 pm by Macdonald:

Brilliant! I tried this recipe and it turned out perfectly - delicious savoury meat and gravy filling. Definitely recommended. I look forward to Kate's next recipe and H2H presentation.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 9:51 pm by pixie g:

Have been looking for a great meat pie recipe for ages. These are delicious!
Posted Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 6:55 pm by pedro:

love this great recipe..Great job and well done! Full of great tips for a perfectly delicious beef pie! A real Australian treat!
Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 8:19 pm by bearpark:

delicious looking pies...now for the mushie peas and chips!

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