Steak and Irish Stout Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pound stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup stout beer
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
3. Stir in the beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9-inch pie dish. Top with the puff pastry, making sure to tuck the edges into the sides of the dish.
6. Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg and cut a few slits in the top.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Stout beer is a type of dark beer that is made with roasted malts. It has a strong, bitter flavor.
• Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated tomato puree that is used to add flavor and color to dishes.
• Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry dough that is used to make a variety of sweet and savory dishes.