Description
A rich, savory steak and Guinness pie with a flaky golden crust, tender beef, and flavorful gravy infused with Guinness. Perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Toss beef chunks in flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the same skillet; cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and Guinness; stir and simmer 2 minutes. Pour in beef stock, scraping bottom for browned bits.
- Return beef to skillet; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1.5 hours until beef is tender and gravy thickens.
- Stir in frozen peas during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Roll out puff pastry to fit pie dish. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pour beef mixture into pie dish. Cover with puff pastry, seal edges, trim excess, and cut slits on top.
- Brush pastry with egg yolk and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Browning the beef properly enhances flavor.
- Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use.
- If gravy is too thin, simmer uncovered 5 extra minutes to thicken.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or parsley for a different aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake / Stew
- Cuisine: Irish