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Cozy Beef and Guinness Pie

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A hearty and comforting beef and Guinness pie with tender beef chunks simmered in rich Guinness stout, wrapped in a flaky golden crust. Perfect for cozy homemade comfort meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free flour)
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp lard or shortening, cold and cubed (optional)
  • 5–7 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown, about 7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over the veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  7. Add 1 cup Guinness stout, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Add browned beef back to the pot. Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce is thickened.
  9. If sauce is too thin, remove lid for last 20 minutes to reduce.
  10. While beef simmers, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl.
  11. Cut in cold butter and lard with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  12. Gradually add ice-cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing gently with a fork until dough comes together but isn’t sticky.
  13. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  14. Roll out two-thirds of dough on a floured surface into a circle slightly larger than your pie dish.
  15. Transfer dough to pie dish and trim edges.
  16. Spoon beef filling into crust.
  17. Roll out remaining dough to make the top crust. Place over filling, seal edges by crimping, and cut slits for steam to escape.
  18. Brush top crust with beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.
  19. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake pie on the middle rack for 20 minutes.
  20. Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  21. Let pie rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If filling is too runny before baking, mix in a teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in cold water to thicken. Use a pie shield or foil to prevent edges from browning too fast. Let pie rest before slicing to prevent filling from spilling. For gluten-free crust, use gluten-free flour blend and xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute butter and lard with plant-based shortening.

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Keywords: beef pie, Guinness pie, comfort food, homemade pie, savory pie, beef stew pie, flaky crust, easy dinner

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