Who doesn't love a good pie for dinner? This collection of homemade dinner pie recipes has something for everyone, whether it's beef, chicken, fish or lamb! These pies are all easy to make, full of flavour and perfect for a family meal any night of the week!
Whether you're planning a cosy Sunday lunch, looking for an easy midweek family supper, or trying to use up leftover roast meat, there's a homemade pie to suit every occasion. Some recipes are topped with buttery shortcrust pastry, others use crisp puff pastry, while a few swap pastry for creamy mashed potato.
Whatever style you prefer, homemade pies are one of the easiest ways to turn simple ingredients into a meal that everyone looks forward to.
There are hearty beef pies and tasty chicken pies; for something a bit lighter, I've included a few fish pies; there are ideas for turning leftovers into pies, and I've even included a section for recipes that are 'not quite a pie'!
And if these dinner pie recipes aren't quite what you are looking for, you can find other tasty pies on my dinner pie recipes page.
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Which pie should I try?
Before we get into more details about all the pies, here are the pies I make most often.
| A traditional British pie | Traditional British meat and potato pie | My husband would eat this pie every night of the week in winter. |
| A fish supper | Cheesy fish pie with crispy topping | A tasty family supper when you feel like fish but don't want a change from fish and chips. |
| A pie with leftovers | Leftover chicken, ham and mushroom pie | I've been known to roast a chicken specially to make this pie! |
| Pies for lunchboxes | Beef and onion handpies | I've been making these since my South African days. They were always popular at work on cake days. |
| Exotic pie | Moroccan lamb pie with apricots | This is an easy way to impress dinner guests. It goes amazingly well with these Middle-Eastern style runner beans. |
Pies made with beef
Beef is a classic choice for pie fillings - and for good reason. It's hearty, full of flavour and becomes beautifully tender when cooked slowly, making it ideal for cooking in a pie. Whether you're using beef mince or beef chunks, it pairs perfectly with a variety of ingredients like onions, mushrooms, root vegetables and savoury gravies.
Pies made with fish
Fish pies are a light alternative to a meat-based pie, but just as satisfying. The delicate flavour of fish pairs beautifully with a creamy sauce. Topped with buttery mashed potato or crispy pastry, a fish pie is a great way to not only enjoy the fruits of the sea, but to serve up a delicious meal too!
Pies made with lamb
Lamb makes a rich and flavourful filling for pies. It pairs well with ingredients like rosemary, mint, root vegetables and even a hint of spice (try the Moroccan lamb pie below - you won't be sorry). Lamb pies are also a fantastic way to use up leftovers from a roast. Just chop the meat, add any leftover vegetables and moisten with a little leftover gravy so you don't waste a thing!
Pies with chicken
Chicken is a wonderfully versatile filling for pies - mild in flavour, easy to cook, and loved by both kids and adults. It works well with creamy sauces, herbs like thyme or tarragon, and vegetables such as leeks, peas, or mushrooms. Whether you use leftover roast chicken or cook up a quick batch of thighs or breast, chicken pies are perfect for using up what you have on hand and turning it into a delicious, fuss-free dinner.
Pies that are not quite a pie
Not quite a pie, but delicious nonetheless, and worthy of being included in this dinner pie recipe collection.
Storage
Most of these pies can be assembled in advance and refrigerated until you are ready to bake. Many also freeze beautifully, either before or after baking, making them ideal for meal planning.
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Dinner Pie FAQs
Yes, in fact I use store-bought puff pastry all the time. I prefer to make my own shortcrust pastry because it's quick to make and I can adjust the consistency depending on what I'm using it for. But I've been know to use ready-made shortcrust when short of time too. It works perfectly well!
There isn't one 'best' pastry - it depends on the type of pie you are making. Shortcrust pastry is ideal for traditional pies because it's sturdy enough to hold rich fillings without becoming soggy. Puff pastry bakes up light, crisp and flaky, making it perfect for pies with just a pastry lid. Hot water crust pastry is the traditional choice for raised pork pies because it's strong enough to hold its shape without a tin.
For example:
- steak pie with only a lid - puff pastry
- chicken pot pie - puff pastry
- pork pie - hot water crust
- quiche - shortcrust
- sausage rolls - puff pastry
- savoury pie with a base and a lid - shortcrust
Yes! In fact I recommend it! It's always best to let the filling cool completely before adding it to the pastry. Hot filling can melt the butter in the pastry before the pie gets into the oven, which might make the finished pastry turn soggy. You can prepare most pie fillings a day or two in advance and store them, covered, in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble and bake your pie.
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Related recipes
You'll probably want to serve these dinner pies with side dishes. Here are a few you might like to try, or you could visit my sides and salads recipes page for more ideas.
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