Marion’s Best Meat Pie

Name: Marion’s Best Meat Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 190 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: Makes 10
Ingredients: 1kg (2.2lb) beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 3cm pieces; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ½ cup corn flour (cornstarch); 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra if needed; 1 onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp dark sweet soy sauce; ¼ cup BBQ sauce of your choice; 3 cups beef stock; 3 sheets frozen short crust pastry, thawed; 2 sheets froze puff pastry, thawed; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; tomato sauce/ketchup to serve; sea salt

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

3h 10m

Total Time

3h 20m

This hearty meat pie features tender pieces of beef brisket, cooked with aromatic spices and savory sauces, then encased in flaky pastry. A comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Serve with a dollop of tomato sauce for a satisfying meal that will be a hit with everyone.