Australian Meat Pie

Step 1

Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until foaming.

Step 2

Working in batches, sear beef cubes 2–3 minutes per side without stirring until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle flour over the onions, stir, and cook for 1 minute until the raw flour smell fades.

Step 5

Pour in beef broth and tomato paste, stirring to dissolve the paste completely.

Step 6

Return beef to the pot with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until beef is very tender. The sauce should thicken slightly.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400°F. Taste the filling and adjust salt and pepper.

Step 9

Divide warm filling between two 8-inch pie dishes or a 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 10

Lay puff pastry sheet(s) over the filling, pressing edges down to seal. Trim any overhang with a knife.

Step 11

Cut two small slits in the pastry top to vent steam. Bake for 18–22 minutes until crust is golden.

Step 12

Cool for 5 minutes before serving. The filling will set slightly as it cools.