Description
British Meat Pies are a traditional comfort food made with golden, flaky shortcrust pastry filled with savory ground beef, onion, and thyme. These classic handheld pies are ideal for cozy dinners, parties, or enjoying a slice of British culinary tradition at home.
Ingredients
2 cups shortcrust pastry
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll out shortcrust pastry to 1/4 inch thick. Cut circles to line pie tins and place them in the tins.
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Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until soft. Add beef and cook until browned.
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Stir in broth and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened. Let cool slightly.
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Spoon meat mixture into pastry-lined tins. Top with another pastry round and crimp edges.
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Brush with beaten egg.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought pastry for convenience.
- Add peas or diced carrots for more texture.
- Let filling cool before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
- Freeze unbaked pies for up to 2 months.
- Serve with gravy, chutney, or mushy peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: beef
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
