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Asian-Style Beef Pie Recipe

Name: Asian-Style Beef Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 250 g ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 3 teaspoon corn flour; 1/3 cup water; 300 g store-bought pastry, cut into squares; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoon sesame seeds (more or less to your liking)

Bylina Carter February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Introduction

This Asian-Style Beef Pie combines savory ground beef with a flavorful ginger-soy sauce, all enclosed in flaky pastry. It’s a perfect fusion of texture and taste, ideal for a comforting snack or light meal.

The image shows a close-up of a golden brown pastry cut in half and stacked. The bottom layer is a shiny, flaky crust sprinkled with white sesame seeds, showing a slightly ridged edge. Inside, there are two thick layers of soft, light yellow dough enclosing a moist filling of cooked ground meat mixed with translucent, cooked onion pieces, giving a textured and juicy look with a mix of light brown and beige colors. The pastry rests on a white marbled surface with a dark blue-grey blurred background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

250 g ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped

300 g store-bought pastry, cut into squares
2 egg yolks

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons corn flour

1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the corn flour, water, soy sauce, grated ginger, sugar, and sesame oil until combined. Add this sauce gradually to the ground beef and finely chopped onion, stirring continuously until the mixture absorbs the sauce completely.

Step 2: Cut the pastry into approximately 8cm squares. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each square. Fold and seal the edges by crimping with a fork to enclose the filling. Arrange the pies on baking paper.
Step 3: Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds over each pie for a golden finish and extra crunch.
Step 4: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Bake the pies for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and crisp.

Tips & Variations

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the beef mixture before baking.
Use puff pastry for a lighter, flakier texture or shortcrust pastry for a sturdier bite.
Vegetarian option: substitute beef with finely chopped mushrooms or firm tofu seasoned with the sauce.

Storage

Store leftover beef pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to keep the pastry flaky.

How to Serve

The image shows six golden-brown square pastries arranged closely on light brown baking paper. Each pastry has a slightly puffy texture with crisp, crimped edges made by pressing down with a fork. The top layer is shiny and glazed, covered with white sesame seeds scattered evenly, giving a crunchy look. The pastries sit directly on the paper, showing their thick, layered crust, baked to a perfect golden shade with some light variations. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the filling ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the beef mixture a few hours in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to assemble the pies.

What if I don’t have sesame oil?

If you don’t have sesame oil, you can substitute with a mild vegetable oil, but note that the sesame flavor will be less pronounced.