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May 19, 2020 By Janice Pattie 35 Comments

Scottish Mince Beef Pie

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Mince Beef Pie Recipe from Scotland

Cut through the crisp buttery puff pastry crust of this traditional Scottish Mince Beef Pie to find the delicious beef and onion filling. It’s so easy to make using ready-made puff pastry and with no pre-cooking needed for the minced (ground) beef.

Scottish  Mince Beef Pie with a slice taken out

What is a Scottish Mince Beef Pie?

The Mince Round

The more commonly known Scottish Mince Pie is made using shortcrust pastry and is filled with cooked beef mince and gravy. This is also often called a mince round.

Scottish Mince Beef Pie with photo of grandfather

My Grandfather’s Scottish Mince Beef Pie Recipe

My paternal grandfather was a butcher in Dundee, that’s him in the photograph with my grandmother on the right. He had his own butcher shop from the 1930s to 1960s.

Because being a butcher was a reserved occupation, he remained in the town and worked there all through WWII. His shop was demolished along with many of the old tenements in the Hilltown area and after that, he worked for other butchers.

My grandfather’s pie recipe is different from the classic mince round. You make the pie with puff pastry and a seasoned minced (ground) beef filling that goes into the pie uncooked, and is firm when the pie is cut.

What does the mince beef pie taste like?

The filling in the pie is similar to a good burger or meatloaf encased in crisp puff pastry.

Slice out of Scottish Mince Beef Pie

Can you buy this type of mince beef pie?

You can easily buy the Mince Round type of pie with a cooked beef mince filling. But I haven’t seen my grandfather’s type of mince beef pie in any butchers in recent years which is a shame as it is really delicious. Fortunately, my Mum got the recipe from my grandfather and I got the recipe from her many years ago.

What kind of minced (ground) beef should I use?

Use the best mince you can afford, preferably Scotch Beef but any good quality beef will make a good pie. Use beef which has some fat in it because the fat adds flavour.

How do you make puff pastry?

I make the pie with ready-made puff pastry. For this pie, I buy a block of puff pastry rather than the ready rolled sheets. Buy two packs if you want to use the ready-rolled sheets because one is not big enough to make a base and lid.

If you would like to make your own puff pastry then there is an excellent step-by-step recipe at Feast Glorious Feast.

Golden Brown Baked pie

How to make Scottish Mince Beef Pie

Let me take you step-by-step through the simple process of making this classic pie.

All quantities and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page

Minced beef, eggs, onion, puff pastry and seasonaing for Scottish Mince Beef Pie

You will need:

  • Good quality minced (ground) beef
  • Puff pastry
  • Onion
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Eggs
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • 23 cm ovenproof plate (or pie tin)
  • Bowl with mince, onion and seasoning
  • Beef mince and seasoning mixed togethe

Mix the ingredients

  • Put the minced beef in a bowl with the finely chopped onion, seasonings and a beaten egg.
  • Mix with a fork, then get your hands into the bowl and make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
  • Roll out the pastry and fit to the plate
  • Put the minced beef on the pastry lined plate

Start to build the Scottish Mince Beef Pie

  • Take the puff pastry and divide in two. You need a little less pastry for the base, so cut a slightly larger piece for the top.
  • Roll out the pastry. Use the plate to check that it is large enough.
  • Line the plate with the pastry and cut off any excess.
  • Put the beef mince mixture on the pie plate, leaving approximately 2.5 cm of pastry still visible.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry with a beaten egg.
  • Put the top on the Scottich Mince Beef Pie and crimp
  • Brush the pie with egg wash

Put the lid on the pie

  • Roll out the remaining puff pastry and cover the beef mince mixture.
  • Press down around the edges then cut away the excess pastry.
  • Crimp the edges with your fingers and thumb to seal the pie.
  • Make two slits in the top of the pie to release the steam as it bakes.
  • Brush the top of the pie with the egg in order to give it a nice shiny top.
Bake the Scottish Mince Beef Pie until golden brown

Bake the pie

  • Place the pie on a baking tray because some of the juices may leak out.
  • Bake until the pie is golden brown which will take about 40 minutes.
  • Slice of pie on plate
  • Golden Brown Baked pie
  • Serve the Pie with vegetables and gravy
  • Serve the pie with potatoes, carrots and gravy

Serving Suggestion

I always serve Scottish Mince Beef Pie with potatoes. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes, however, it’s nice with new potatoes too. Serve any vegetables you like, I chose carrots because that’s what my grandmother would serve with the pie.

About the gravy

I can happily eat this pie as it is without any gravy. However, my family disagrees. I suggest you try it and see if you think it needs gravy. If you want to make a gravy then I have an excellent recipe for Easy Blender Onion Gravy.

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Slice of pie on plate

Scottish Mince Beef Pie

Alexander M. Marshall
4.74 from 19 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 6
Calories 587 kcal

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • medium bowl
  • fork
  • small bowl
  • rolling pin
  • 23 cm ovenproof plate or pie tin
  • blunt knife
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g mince beef ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 375 g ready made puff pastry

Instructions
 

  • Mix the minced beef, onion, 1 beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce and, seasoning together in a bowl with a fork and then with your hands until completely blended.
  • Roll out just under half the pastry and line an ovenproof (pyrex) pie plate or metal pie dish .
  • Press the filling mix onto the pastry-lined pie plate, leaving a rim of about 2.5 cm. Beat the second egg in a bowl and use to brush the edges of the pastry.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid. Place it over the filling and crimp the edges.
  • Brush with the remaining beaten egg and make two slits in the top to let the steam out.
  • Bake at 200C for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Serve the pie with potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Jerry Ko | Simply Good Eating says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Wow that beef pie looks so comforting and delicious!

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  2. Baking Addict says

    November 14, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    This looks really good. Family recipes are the best. Love the pictures of your family. Your nan looks amazing!

    Reply
  3. Phil in the Kitchen says

    November 14, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    You must be very proud of that heritage and to have recipes passed on in that way. You have some excellent family photos too. Thanks for sharing this recipe and those memories.

    Reply
  4. LDH says

    November 15, 2011 at 12:11 am

    What a wonderful heritage and wonderful looking Mince Beef pie!

    Love the photos!

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  5. Dom at Belleau Kitchen says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    look at those cool pictures of the family!… I love your mince beef pie, stunning!

    Reply
  6. Karen S Booth says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I absolutely LOVED this post Janice…..the photos of your family are brilliant and aren't heirloom family recipes just so precious? The pie looks fabulous and I just love the chic of your grandmother in the 1930's.
    Karen

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  7. At Anna's kitchen table says

    November 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Great photos, great pie!

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  8. C says

    November 20, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Looks like a great pie, and how lovely to see your family and their history of baking and cooking!

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  9. Chloe Edges | Feast Glorious Feast says

    May 19, 2020 at 10:53 am

    Looks lush Janice, and I much prefer the idea of the mince being cooked from raw rather than cooking in gravy and then being added. Thanks for including the link to my homemade pastry. I do use ready made alot of the time but it’s such a treat to make and use homemade on occasion!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 19, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Thanks, Chloe. It’s one of those recipes that is so easy to make and relies on excellent ingredients for its flaovur.

      Reply
  10. jacqui - Recipes Made Easy/only Crumbs Remain says

    May 19, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    oh my that pie looks amazing. I could just eat a slice now on to my list for mid week next week

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 19, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks, Jacqui. I look forward to hearing how you like it.

      Reply
  11. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    May 19, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    This looks like proper comfort food. The colour on that pastry is so inviting. I think I might agree with your family – this pie with some gravy sounds absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 20, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Thanks, Cat. I did have some gravy with it this time but it does stand up to eating without.

      Reply
  12. ernest linstead says

    May 20, 2020 at 11:30 am

    CANNOT WAIT TO TRY IT !

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 20, 2020 at 11:50 am

      That’s great news Ernest, I hope you enjoy the pie.

      Reply
  13. Veronica says

    May 22, 2020 at 10:05 am

    I love a good pie!!!! Can’t wait to try this one- looks delicious.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 22, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Thanks, Veronica. I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  14. Michelle Rolfe says

    May 22, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    I love the look of this, growing up this is the sort of dish we would have had to feed everyone. I have some lovely butchers mince in the freezer so really should give it a go. Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Michelle x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 22, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Thank you, it’s definitely family feeding type of pie!

      Reply
  15. Jessica Cantoni says

    May 22, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    This sounds right up my Street Janice! I love puff pastry! Xx

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 23, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you puff pastry is such a delight!

      Reply
  16. Kavita Favelle says

    May 24, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    I’ve not heard of this but I know I’d enjoy it so much. Love the golden sheen on your pastry!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you. I don’t think many people will have heard of it, it’s very much an old fashioned Scottish pie!

      Reply
  17. Tracy Knatt says

    May 24, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    This was super tasty, really enjoyed it. Christened “burger pie” by my 3 year old!!!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 24, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      I’m so glad you all enjoyed it and your 3 year old is spot on with the burger pie analogy!

      Reply
  18. Louise Fairweather says

    May 24, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    I think my boys would love this. Thanks for sharing #cookblogsahre

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 24, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      My sons loved it and my husband still enjoys it, so I’m sure your boys will too.

      Reply
  19. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    May 25, 2020 at 10:42 am

    What a great recipe! I loved reading the story about your grandfather… and so good that you have been able to preserve his recipe and keep the tradition alive! Eb x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Thank you, Eb. It’s nice to hear of other people enjoying it too.

      Reply
  20. Heidi Roberts says

    May 31, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    When I lived in Scotland I fell in love with the pies. This one looks awesome!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 1, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Thanks, Heidi. We do love our pies in Scotland!

      Reply
  21. Tom Srewart says

    June 15, 2020 at 1:22 am

    I’m going to try this recipe………….I was a butcher in Dundee for 6 years before moving to Canada and made the pies, birdies and sausage rolls for the butcher shop

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:45 am

      Hi Tom, do let me know what you think of the pie, I’d love to know if it is similar to the ones you used to make in Dundee. Janice

      Reply
  22. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    June 20, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    That pastry looks amazing Janice. It’s so golden and perfect looking. I bet there was a crunch when you cut into it.

    Reply

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