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Classic Ground Beef Meat Pie

A close-up slice of amazing meat pie featuring a thick, savory ground meat filling and golden, flaky puff pastry crust.
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A recipe for a hearty, traditional ground beef meat pie with a simple, flaky pastry crust. This is a comforting meal suitable for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sheets (about 14 ounces total) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and water. Add the Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  6. Place one pie crust into the bottom of the pie dish. Trim the edges if necessary.
  7. Spoon the cooled meat filling evenly into the crust.
  8. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  9. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  11. Let the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with red wine.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust, use homemade shortcrust pastry instead of refrigerated sheets.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots along with the broth for extra vegetables.

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