Kangaroo Pies
Yes we know that Kangaroo Pies are made from our national emblem, but it is also one of the leanest meats you can eat. Try something a little different for tea tonight!
A true Aussie twist on a classic meat pie—flaky pastry filled with rich kangaroo mince and veggies.
Kangaroo Pies
Traditional Aussie-style meat pies made with tender kangaroo mince and rich gravy in flaky pastry.
Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Moderate
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
35
minutesCalories
400
kcalTotal time
55
minutes
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Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g kangaroo mince
1 carrot, finely grated
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
250 ml beef stock (salt-reduced)
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Grease a 6-hole muffin tray or pie tray.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add kangaroo mince and cook until browned.
- Stir in grated carrot, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix cornflour with a splash of cold water to form a slurry, then add to pan with beef stock.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Cut puff pastry into circles to line tray holes and slightly larger circles for lids.
- Press pastry bases into tray, fill with cooled mince mixture, and top with lids.
- Crimp edges with a fork and brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Notes
- Kangaroo mince is lean and high in protein—don’t overcook to keep it moist.
- Swap in beef or lamb mince if preferred.
- Add frozen peas or corn for extra veg.
- Serve with tomato sauce or relish.
- Freeze baked pies for up to 3 months.
Response to “Kangaroo Pies”
Yum. I’ve never made a meat pie (I tend to stick to sweet pies), except the occasional shepherds pie made with left over beef casserole. (Actually, I double the casserole recipe deliberately for this). But haven’t made that in ages. I think I may just have to try this. Don’t have any small pie dishes though, I’ll have to track some down.