Australian Meat Pies

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2 . Stage

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add 3/4 cup water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until combined, about 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water together in a bowl to form a paste; stir into meat mixture. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

4 . Stage

Use a 4-inch biscuit cutter to cut pie dough into 12 circles. Line each prepared muffin cup with a circle, pressing into the bottom and sides. Fill each with meat mixture.

5 . Stage

Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut puff pastry dough into 12 circles. Top each filled muffin cup with a circle and seal edges together. Brush pastry tops with beaten egg.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are brown and flaky, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool pies in the muffin tin before removing, about 10 minutes.