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Cozy Beef and Guinness Pie

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A rich and comforting beef pie simmered in Guinness stout with herbs and caramelized onions, topped with a flaky golden crust. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Guinness stout beer
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Chop onions, carrots, and garlic finely. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches until deep caramel color forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onions and carrots. Cook until softened and lightly golden. Add garlic in the last minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir well, cooking for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.
  5. Slowly pour in Guinness stout, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Return beef to pot. Simmer covered on low heat for 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
  6. While beef simmers, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out two-thirds of dough on floured surface to fit pie dish. Transfer and trim edges. Spoon beef filling evenly into crust.
  8. Roll out remaining dough for top crust. Place over filling, pinch edges to seal. Cut vents and brush with beaten egg.
  9. Bake pie in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not rush browning the beef to build flavor. Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Simmer gently to keep beef tender. Roll dough evenly to avoid uneven baking. Use a sharp knife to cut vents to prevent sogginess. Tent pie with foil if crust browns too fast.

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Keywords: beef pie, Guinness pie, comfort food, homemade pie, beef stew pie, Irish recipe, easy beef pie

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