When you think about Australia, many things come to your mind, like its famous places and famous food, which show Australia’s diversity and tradition. One of the most loved foods of Australia is mthe eat pie. You can find this dish in every corner of Australia, and almost all the people in Australia like to eat it
Meat pies is a kind of patty which is filled with minced meat, gravy, onion and some vegetable filling. It is light brown in colour from the outside. Meat pie is a very good option for snacks, or if you ever crave something tasty and spicy, you can try it. Or if you wish to eat something light, then a meat pie can be a good option.
Historical Significance
Meat pie has been made in Australia for centuries. The first time meat pie was made was when Europeans settled in Australia. Meat pie was made by slaves in Europe, especially Britain, and when they shifted to Australia, they made the meat pie famous in Australia. Slowly, Australians started making meat pies in their own way and gave them a little Australian touch. Later, this dish became very famous in Australia as well
This dish was made a lot by workers and travellers in the 19th and 20th century and they liked to eat it because meat pie has a long shelf life and it is very easy to make and prepare its filling. And even today, people like it a lot. People eat meat pie as a snack sometimes at parties, on trips, in meetings and also to satisfy their cravings. This dish reflects the food culture of Australia.
Recipe
Making meat pies at home is obviously not easy because preparing the filling and the outer covering is very difficult. But if you follow the steps correctly and carefully, you can make this delicious dish at home in one go
Ingredients
- 500 grams minced beef (or minced lamb)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (for the base)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
Step 1 : Take a pan and heat some oil in it. Add the chopped onion and garlic to it and cook them until they turn golden and slightly soft
Step 2 : Cook minced beef in the same pan until it turns brown
Sprinkle flour on the beef so that the gravy becomes thicker inside the pie
Step 3 : Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, thyme, salt, and pepper to the beef and mix them well and cook on low flame for 10 minutes and then let it cool for sometime
Step 4 : Preheat your oven to medium heat and then put your puff pastry sheet in the muffin tray
Fill each of your puff pastry sheets with the beef mixture
Cover the pie base with another puff pastry sheet, press the edges and make a small cut on the top for heat escape.
Step 5 : Brush all the pies with beaten egg so it becomes shiny and golden
Step 6 : Bake all the pies for 25 minutes and serve it with your favourite sauces
Time
The whole cooking process took upto 1 hour 15 minutes
More About Meat Pies
If you live in Australia or you have gone for a trip and you love to eat and want to try new things then do try meat pie once. You will get it in any bakery or restaurant very easily. Taste it once and experience the flavour of its crispy outside and juicy inside. You will definitely love it.
