Description
A classic Australian party pie featuring tender slow-cooked chuck steak in a savory gravy encased in flaky puff and shortcrust pastry.
Ingredients
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3 lb chuck steak.
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5 cups beef stock.
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2 onions diced.
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3 cloves garlic.
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4 sheets shortcrust pastry.
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4 sheets puff pastry.
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3 tbsp cornstarch.
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1 egg yolk.
Instructions
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Sear beef cubes in oil then sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
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Simmer beef with stock tomato paste and bay leaves for 1 hour.
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Thicken with cornstarch slurry then let the filling cool completely.
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Cut 10cm shortcrust bases and press into a 16-hole muffin tin.
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Fill with the beef mixture and top with 8cm puff pastry lids.
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Seal the edges and brush with egg wash then pierce the tops.
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Bake at 350F for 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve warm with tomato sauce for a professional party snack.
Notes
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Always ensure the beef filling is cold before assembling to maintain pastry lift.
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Using chuck steak provides the most tender and flavorful meat for these pies.
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These pies are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the freezer for months.
- Prep Time: 25 mins.
- Cook Time: 25 mins.
- Category: Snack.
- Method: Baking.
- Cuisine: Australian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie.
- Calories: ~ 325 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 2g.
- Sodium: ~ 540mg.
- Fat: ~ 18g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 8g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 24g.
- Fiber: ~ 24g.
- Protein: ~ 16g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 55mg.
Keywords: Party Pies, Aussie Meat Pies, Mini Beef Pies, Party Food Recipes, Healthy Savory Snacks, New York Recipe.