This Guinness steak pie is a delicious and filling dish that combines the bold flavors of Guinness beer with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and flaky pastry. Perfect for a cold winter's night or a special St. Patrick's Day treat, this pie is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of Guinness beer
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
Directions
- In a large pot, brown the beef over medium-high heat. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add the beef back to the pot and sprinkle flour over the mixture. Stir to coat the beef and vegetables.
- Pour in the Guinness beer, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and cover with puff pastry. Trim any excess pastry and crimp the edges.
- Brush the pastry with egg wash and make slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Guinness beer adds a rich and robust flavor to the filling of the pie.
Puff pastry gives the pie a buttery and flaky crust that complements the hearty filling.
This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or as a comforting meal during the colder months.