
Aussie Meat Pies
INGREDIENTS:
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1 Lion Pastry Mix Sachet
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1kg beef mince
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4 tablespoons Lion Plain Flour
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1 1/2 cups beef stock
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4 tablespoons tomato puree
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2.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
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2 sheets puff pastry
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1 egg, beaten
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Tomato sauce, to serve
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Add water to the contents of one sachet of Lion Pastry Mix and mix to a stiff dough, if dough is not coming together easily add more water (a teaspoon at a time) until it starts to come together.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until a smooth ball forms, roll out to 3mm thick.
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Rest the dough for 2 minutes to allow for shrinkage before pressing into tart pans. Place non-stick baking paper in pans and fill with baking weights.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (200°C fan forced) for 8-10 minutes.
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Carefully remove paper and weights and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until pastry is golden and dry. Remove from oven to allow it to cool.
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent it from catching.
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Add the garlic and beef and cook for a further 15-20 minutes until the meat has completely browned.
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Stir in the flour, then add the stock, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and dried herbs.
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Partially cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up any lumps. Set aside to cool completely.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Add the meat filling into the pastry, then top with the puff pastry squares, pressing the edges well together. Use a sharp knife to trim any excess pastry, then use your thumb and forefinger to pinch the edges together to seal. Brush each pie with the egg and transfer to 2 large baking trays. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until cooked and golden. (Depending on the size of your oven, you may need to cook the pies in batches.)
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Serve with tomato sauce.