Australian Meat Pie
Sydney, Australia
An Australian meat pie is a hand-sized pastry filled with minced meat and thick gravy, with tomato sauce often added after serving. The crust should be sturdy enough to hold the filling but flaky at the top, making it a practical meal at a bakery, pub or sporting ground.
Why locals eat it
Meat pies are part of Australia’s everyday takeaway culture and have become especially familiar around sport and road travel. Sydney versions vary from classic beef and gravy to gourmet fillings, but the handheld format remains the central idea.
Local tip
Let the pie cool briefly before biting and add tomato sauce gradually. Hold it over the paper bag or plate because the gravy can run, and check the filling if you avoid beef.
Typically made with
Shortcrust pastry, Puff pastry, Minced beef, Gravy, Tomato sauce. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.