The humble pie is a regular dish found on Australian pub menus. Today, millions of pies are gobbled up each year around the country. Looking for authentic and delicious meat pie recipes to try?
We have them all. From the classic meat pie to a family-sized shepherd’s pie, we’ve rounded up our best pie recipes for you to share with your friends and family.
Best meat pie recipes
1. Cottage pie
Parsnips are a classic winter vegetable and they have a starring role in this filling meal.
2. Aussie meat pie
The filling for this pie is slow-cooked casserole style. If you’re short on time, prepare it earlier on, then add pastry on the day.
3. Deluxe Shepherd’s pie
The eye-catching lamb shanks are the stars of this dish, but the creamy, cheesy piped potato topping comes a close second.
4. Beef and red wine pie
Submit to the allure of what lies beneath, with a hearty pie the whole family will enjoy. You’ll bring smiles to the faces of loved ones as you slice and serve up this savoury culinary creation made with tender beef.
5. Tex-Mex cottage pie
The pie the whole family will love. Garnish with coriander and serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lime wedges and extra corn chips.
6. Curried lamb Shepherd’s pie
Make one large family pie instead of minis by using a wide, shallow, 6-cup capcity ovenproof dish. It’s just as easy to do and as good to eat either way!
7. Beef, mushroom and red wine pie
Too cold for the pub? No need to miss out on the grub! Top a meat-in-gravy filling with a flaky pastry made from just flour, butter, an egg and a dash of water – it’s a cinch with a food processor.
8. Moroccan beef pie
A hearty pie with bags of flavour. Sprinkle with dukkah for extra crunch!
9. Lamb pot pie
Fast Ed’s lamb pot pie has all the yumminess of a regular pie, but with a whole lot less effort involved. It’s hearty winter food at its finest.
10. Cottage pie jacket potatoes
A marvellous mash-up of two recipes, baked potatoes and cottage pie. Simply scoop out your spuds, fill with a classic beef mince mixture, top with creamy mashed potato and bake.
11. Slow cooked steak pie
Bake melt-in-your-mouth meat pies in no time with this ingredient hack – storebought pastry. Add good-value chuck steak, and it’s a budget and taste winner!
How do you make a meat pie without a soggy bottom?
The best way to prevent your meat pie bottom from going soggy is blind baking. This stops liquids from being absorbed into it.
What is the best thickener for meat pies?
The best thickener is a pantry staple – all-purpose flour.
Why is my meat pie hard after baking?
If your meat pie is hard after baking, it could be because you overworked the dough. When handled excessively, it develops too much gluten which can turn the crust tough. Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together.
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