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Australian Meat Pie — traditional dish from Sydney, Australia
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥570kcal
💪23gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Australian Meat Pie

How to order / say it
Say it Australian Meat Pie — [uh-STRAYL-yuhn meet pie]
Order I'd like the Australian meat pie, please.
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A savory pie filled with seasoned meat and gravy, enclosed in flaky pastry.

Why try it?

An integral part of Australian food culture, the meat pie is synonymous with footy matches and outdoor gatherings, embodying the Australian spirit of simplicity and heartiness.

How it tastes

Rich, savory beef filling encased in crumbly, buttery pastry that melts in your mouth. It's often served hot, invoking a comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and a classic meat stew.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

The meat pie became popular in Australia during the mid-19th century. It was introduced by early British settlers and adapted to local tastes, becoming a staple for its convenience and satisfying content.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef mince
  • 🥣 150 ml beef stock
  • 🌾 50 g all-purpose flour
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🌾 2 sheets puff pastry sheets

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F). Sauté chopped onions in butter until translucent.
  2. 2 Add beef mince to onions, cook until browned. Sprinkle flour, stir well.
  3. 3 Pour in beef stock, stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Line pie tins with pastry, fill with meat mixture, cover with pastry lid. Bake for 25 min.
  5. 5 Cool slightly before serving to enjoy the rich, savory flavors.

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