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Steak and Guinness Pie
Looking for a comforting and filling meal? Try this delicious Steak and Guinness pie recipe made with flaky pastry, tender beef, and a rich, delicious gravy. Perfect for St Patrick's Day or a cozy night in...
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 741 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound (900g) chuck steak (braising steak, casserole beef etc)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 onions finely diced
- 2 tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
- 2 beef stock cubes crumbled (or see notes)
- 3 carrots peeled and cubed
- 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
- ½ tbsp brown sugar or Sukrin
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ⅓ cups (340ml) Guinness or other stout
For the pie crust
- 1 pack ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water to brush on pastry
Instructions
PREPARE THE PIE FILLING
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, or directly in your slow cooker if it allows for searing. Add the diced beef, in batches, and sear over high heat until nicely browned. Avoid crowding the beef in the pan as it will stew rather than brown. Transfer to a slow cooker at this stage, if needed.
- Add the diced onion, tomato paste, crumbled beef stock cube and stir well to combine.
- Top with the carrots, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, sugar, salt, cornstarch slurry and Guinness.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on the HIGH setting for 4-5 hours or on the LOW setting for 7-8 hours. You want to cook the beef stew until the meat is perfectly tender and the gravy thick and flavorful.
- Discard the bay leaves. Have a little taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Cup of Yum
ASSEMBLE THE PIE
- Transfer the filling into an ovenproof dish and level. Brush the edge of the dish with the egg wash. Unroll a pack of puff pastry and use a rolling pin to help you position it over the pie dish.
- Press down against the edge of your pie dish to seal. Trim and overhanging pastry. Crimp the edges of the pastry and use any scraps to create decorations, if you like.
- Use scissors to cut small vents on the pie crust to allow for steam to escape. Brush the pie with the egg wash and place any decorations on top. Brush once more with the beaten egg.
BAKE
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is a deep brown color and the filling is bubbling through at the edges.
SERVE AND ENJOY!
- Allow the pie to rest for 10-15 minutes so it can cool down slightly. I like serving my Guinness Pie with mashed potatoes, cabbage, gravy and a glass of Guinness of course!
Nutrition Information
Calories
741kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1348mg
(56%)
Potassium
725mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7850IU
(157%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1348mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7850IU | 157% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.