A classic meat pie recipe with a savory ground beef filling and a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for themed dinners or a comforting meal.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:6 – 8 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baked
Cuisine:British / Irish / Scottish
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup (225 g) cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
1 beaten egg (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir in flour, then gradually add beef broth. Stir until thickened. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Make the Pastry: Mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one disc of pastry to line a 9-inch pie dish. Add cooled filling. Roll out the second disc and place on top. Seal edges, cut slits in top, and brush with egg wash.
Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use cold butter and water for the flakiest pastry.
Cool filling before assembling to prevent soggy crust.
Brush with egg wash for a glossy, golden finish.
Rest baked pie for 10 minutes before slicing.
Variations: Try Scottish steak pie, Irish cottage pie, or Cornish pasties for regional twists.