There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm, flaky meat pie straight out of the oven. With its buttery golden crust and savory, flavorful filling, this dish is a classic you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or cozy nights in, this recipe brings together tender ground beef, aromatic herbs, and vegetables wrapped in a rich pastry crust.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort food at its best: A hearty, filling dish that warms you up.
• Flaky and delicious: Homemade (or store-bought) crust gives the perfect bite.
• Make-ahead friendly: Prepare the filling in advance for easy baking later.

Recipe Details

• Servings: 6
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground pork/turkey)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening, optional)

For the Crust:

• 2 sheets pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

How to make meat pie

1. Prepare the Filling

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes. If mixture is too thin, stir in flour to thicken. Stir in peas and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Pie

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one pie crust into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Spoon in the cooled meat filling. Top with the second crust, sealing the edges. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg wash.

3. Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a side salad or mashed potatoes.
• Add a little gravy on top for extra richness.
• Perfect for freezing bake one now, save one for later!

This meat pie recipe is everything you want in a comforting, hearty dish.

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Classic Meat Pie Recipe

Author: Balanced Healthy Meals Courses: Dinner recipes

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm, flaky meat pie straight out of the oven. With its buttery golden crust and savory, flavorful filling, this dish is a classic you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or cozy nights in, this recipe brings together tender ground beef, aromatic herbs, and vegetables wrapped in a rich pastry crust.

Ingredients

Servings

Filling

• 1 lb (450g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• ¹⁄₂ cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening, optional)

Crust

• 2 sheets pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes. If mixture is too thin, stir in flour to thicken. Stir in peas and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one pie crust into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Spoon in the cooled meat filling. Top with the second crust, sealing the edges. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg wash.
3. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Keywords: meat pie