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Golden Puff Pastry Meat Pie

Golden Puff Pastry Meat Pie: The Ultimate 3-Layer Savory Delight

This golden puff pastry meat pie is a comforting classic layered with flaky pastry, a rich savory meat and vegetable filling, and an irresistible golden crust. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this 3-layer pie is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

  • 500 g (1 lb) minced meat (beef, pork, lamb, or a mix)

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 medium carrots, diced

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)

  • 1 tbsp oil for frying

For the Crust:

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Filling

    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

    • Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.

    • Add minced meat; cook until browned.

    • Stir in carrots, soy/Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

    • Sprinkle in flour; cook 5 more minutes.

    • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  • Assemble the Pie

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Line a pie dish with one puff pastry sheet.

    • Add cooled filling and spread evenly.

    • Top with second pastry sheet; seal and crimp edges.

    • Brush with egg wash and cut small slits on top.

 

  • Bake

    • Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and puffed.

    • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Substitute beef with ground turkey or lentils for a lighter version.

  • For added richness, mix in ½ cup grated cheddar into the filling.

  • Blind bake bottom crust for 10 minutes for extra crispness.

 

  • Make ahead: Freeze unbaked pie and bake from frozen with 10–15 extra minutes.

  • Author: Hailee Nova
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 pie)
  • Calories: 510 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 82 mg

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