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Traditional Ground Beef Meat Pie Recipe

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Make this traditional meat pie with a savory ground beef filling and a flaky double crust. It is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir well to coat everything. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the beef broth and water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly. This is your best meat pie filling.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  8. Unroll one pie crust and carefully place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges if necessary.
  9. Spoon the cooled meat filling evenly into the bottom crust.
  10. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Trim the top crust edges and crimp the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  11. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  12. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  13. Let the meat pie cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving this comfort food pie.

Notes

  • For a flakier crust, you can substitute the refrigerated crusts with your favorite homemade double crust recipe.
  • If you plan to make ahead meat pies, cool the filling completely before assembling the pies. These are freezer friendly meat pies; assemble them fully, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes to the baking time.
  • This recipe makes a hearty dinner pie suitable for 4 servings.

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