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...
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.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 pound (900g) chuck steak, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
Add the diced onion, tomato paste, crumbled beef stock cube and stir well to combine.
2 onions, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 beef stock cubes
Top with the carrots, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, sugar, salt, cornstarch slurry and Guinness.
3 carrots, 2 potatoes, ½ tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 bay leaves, 1 ⅓ cups (340ml) 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.
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!