Easy Beef and Guinness Pie
Dive into comfort food heaven with this Easy Beef and Guinness Pie, a rich and hearty classic that brings pub-style dining straight to your table. Tender chunks of beef chuck are slow-cooked in a velvety Guinness stout and beef stock-based gravy, infused with garlic, fragrant thyme, and a medley of sautéed vegetables. Topped with golden, flaky puff pastry, this pie offers the perfect balance of savory flavors and satisfying textures. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a special treat on a chilly evening, this recipe delivers impressive results with minimal effort, thanks to simple techniques and accessible ingredients. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or vibrant steamed vegetables for the ultimate comfort meal experience. Perfect for fans of savory pies, Irish cuisine, and all things hearty, this dish is sure to win over even the pickiest eaters!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 700 grams Beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium Carrot (diced)
- 2 medium Celery stalk (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 440 milliliters Guinness stout
- 300 milliliters Beef stock
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry
- 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, ensuring each piece is browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and mix well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the Guinness stout while stirring, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the beef stock, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and the seared beef back into the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 1.5 hours, stirring halfway through, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the pot from the oven and allow the filling to cool slightly.
Increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).
Transfer the beef and vegetable filling into a pie dish. Remove the bay leaf.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit over the pie dish. Place the pastry over the filling, trimming any excess and crimping the edges to seal.
Cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with beaten egg to ensure a golden finish.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Easy Beef and Guinness Pie with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 273.8 g | 351% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.5 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 3702 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
