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Homemade minced beef pie recipe with golden puff pastry on a white marble kitchen counter, overhead shot.

Minced Beef Pie Recipe

Master this easy minced beef pie with flaky puff pastry and rich, glossy gravy. Real-kitchen technique, fast weeknight timing, and pure comfort.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, European
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven Heavy-bottomed/cast iron preferred for even browning
  • 1 9-inch deep pie dish Glass or ceramic
  • 1 Rolling Pin Lightly roll pastry if needed
  • 1 Pastry brush For egg wash
  • 1 Sharp knife For vents/trim
  • 1 Baking sheet Catch drips under pie dish
  • 1 Wooden spoon/spatula For breaking up beef
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20) juicy, not greasy
  • 1 large onion, finely diced sweetness & depth
  • 2 medium carrots, diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste cooks 1 min to concentrate
  • 2 cups beef stock low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour thickens gravy
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce umami boost
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoon fresh
  • 1 bay leaf remove after simmer
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for browning (optional)

For the Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg, beaten egg wash for golden top

Instructions

  • Heat skillet (med-high) with a little oil. Add beef; break up and cook 5–6 min until browned. Drain, leaving ~1 tablespoon fat.
  • Add onion and carrots; cook 4–5 min until softened. Stir in garlic 30 sec.
  • Push mixture aside; cook tomato paste in center 1 min.
  • Sprinkle flour; stir to coat.
  • Gradually add beef stock, stirring; add Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf; season.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 15–20 min until glossy and thickened. Remove bay leaf; cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer filling to 9-inch pie dish. Top with puff pastry; seal, trim, and cut 3 vents. Brush with egg.
  • Place on baking sheet; bake 25–30 min until deep golden.
  • Rest 5 min for cleaner slices.
  • Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4.5mg