Our Famous & Enormous Beef, Mushroom & Guinness Pie Recipe
Rich, malty beef and vegetable stew with Guinness stout topped with a flaky pastry crust. Served with a side of mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry Crust
Mashed Potatoes
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Sear the Beef
Cut the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In the same pot, add chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Return the seared beef to the pot. Add Guinness stout, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Simmer the Filling
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Pastry Crust Preparation
- 6
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 7
Add Water
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 8
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble and Bake
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 10
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- 11
Fill the Pie
Pour the beef filling into the pie dish and cover with rolled out pastry. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
- 12
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Mashed Potatoes Preparation
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