Classic Aussie Meat Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a little oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft.

2. 2

   Add the mince and cook until browned.

3. 3

   Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Gradually stir in the stock, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease 4 individual pie tins.

6. 6

   Line the pie tins with shortcrust pastry.

7. 7

   Fill with the beef mixture.

8. 8

   Top with puff pastry lids, pressing the edges to seal. Trim any excess pastry.

9. 9

   Brush the tops with beaten egg and make a small slit in the top of each pie.

10. 10

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.