Mrs Borg's Traditional Meat Pie

Mrs Borg’s Traditional Meat Pie is the perfect comfort food, featuring a flaky, buttery homemade pastry encasing a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and rich beef stock. This classic recipe combines simple yet flavorful ingredients like onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas, simmered with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and thickened to perfection. The golden, egg-washed crust provides a gorgeous finish that will impress at any family dinner or gathering. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic dish or looking to try an authentic homemade meat pie, this recipe will deliver a warm, satisfying, and timeless meal. Perfect served with a side of salad or steamed greens, it’s a delicious way to feed and delight a crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 grams plain flour
• 200 grams cold unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons cold water
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium potato, finely diced
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 300 milliliters beef stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

To make the pastry, add the flour and cold butter to a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Add the egg yolk and cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix with a fork or your hands until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the carrot, potato, and peas. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has reduced slightly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the beef mixture, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.

Step 9

Divide the chilled pastry dough into two portions: one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger portion on a floured surface and use it to line the base and sides of the pie dish.

Step 10

Add the cooled meat filling to the pastry-lined dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 11

Roll out the remaining pastry dough and lay it over the top of the pie. Trim any excess pastry and crimp the edges to seal.

Step 12

Cut a few small slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 13

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 14

Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1965.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4644.9

Total Fat 293.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1161.1mg	0%
Sodium 4219.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 145.2g	0%

Vitamin D 157.8IU	0%
Calcium 332.4mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 3359.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 31.2%