Homestyle Chunky Beef Family Pie

Homestyle Chunky Beef Family Pie

Homestyle Chunky Beef Family Pie

This homestyle chunky beef family pie is a comforting, no-nonsense classic built for easy family dinners. Tender pieces of beef are cooked in a rich savoury gravy with onion, garlic, and plenty of vegetables, then topped with golden puff pastry for a satisfying finish.

Using frozen mixed vegetables keeps preparation simple while still delivering colour, texture, and balance. The filling is cooked directly in a pan that can go from stovetop to oven, reducing mess and making this an ideal midweek or weekend meal.

Finished in the oven until crisp and golden, this pie is hearty, filling, and perfect served on its own or with a simple pub salad or steamed greens.

Ingredients

  • Chunky beef pieces (diced chuck or gravy beef)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • 1 × 1 kg bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • Water
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • Cold water (for slurry)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • Olive oil spray or melted butter (for pastry)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C.
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Add beef pieces and brown well on all sides.
  4. Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir to combine.
  5. Dissolve the vegetable stock cube in water and pour into the pan until the beef and vegetables are mostly covered.
  6. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Mix cornflour with cold water to form a slurry. Stir through the filling and cook until thickened.
  8. Remove pan from heat. Lay puff pastry over the filling, tucking in the edges.
  9. Lightly spray pastry with olive oil or brush with melted butter.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  11. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Pro tip: For deeper flavour, brown the beef in batches so it sears properly instead of steaming. Sprinkling a little grated cheese over the pastry or mash lid adds a crisp, golden finish.

Shopping List

  • Chunky beef pieces
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Frozen mixed vegetables (1 kg)
  • Vegetable stock cube
  • Puff pastry sheet
  • Cornflour
  • Olive oil or butter

Optional Extras

  • For a lower-carb version, replace the puff pastry lid with cauliflower mash and bake until lightly golden.
  • Stir in a packet gravy mix with the stock for a richer, deeper flavour.
  • Add a splash of Worcestershire or soy sauce to the filling for extra savoury depth.
  • Mix a teaspoon of Dijon mustard through the gravy to boost flavour without noticeable heat.

Nutrition

Energy520 cal / 2176 kJ
Carbs35g
Net Carbs30g
Fibre5g
Protein30g