No Fail Pie Crust Meat Pies

Perfectly flaky and irresistibly savory, these No Fail Pie Crust Meat Pies are the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Featuring a buttery homemade pie crust that's guaranteed to impress, these hand pies are filled with a rich, hearty mixture of ground beef, tender vegetables, and bold seasonings like Worcestershire sauce and thyme. The recipe walks you through foolproof steps for creating a golden, crisp crust that encases the savory filling without breaking or sogging. Ideal as a grab-and-go snack, hearty lunch, or cozy dinner, these meat pies are as versatile as they are delicious. With minimal prep and a short bake time, this recipe is perfect for meal prepping or satisfying a last-minute craving for homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons ice water
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium carrot (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 small potato (peeled and finely diced)
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra flour (for rolling out crust)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition, until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 4

Form the dough into two discs, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough chills, prepare the filling. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and diced potato to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the filling from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 10

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out one of the chilled dough discs to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 11

Use a round cutter or a bowl (about 5-6 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough.

Step 12

Place a generous spoonful of the cooled meat filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Step 13

Fold the dough circle in half to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining dough and filling, re-rolling scraps if necessary.

Step 15

Place the pies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg to create a golden crust.

Step 16

Using a knife, make a small slit or two on the top of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 17

Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.

Step 18

Allow the meat pies to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4187.0

Total Fat 281.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1003.7mg	0%
Sodium 3493.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 126.9g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 284.0mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 2893.0mg	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: 59.8%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 28.3%