Guinness Pie 🥧
- justahomecook2017
- Mar 18
- 2 min read
If you’re craving something rich, cozy, and packed with flavor—this Guinness Pie is IT. Tender beef slow-cooked in a deep, savory stout gravy and topped with a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for a weekend meal or feeding a crowd!
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đź›’ Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the stew:
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 large red onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 10 mushrooms, sliced
• 3 lbs beef (stew meat or brisket), cubed
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 4 cups (2 cans) Guinness or stout
• 1 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
For the pastry:
• 1½ cups flour
• 2¼ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold butter, diced
• Ice water
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
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👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large oven-safe pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions & garlic and cook until soft (about 10 mins).
3. Add carrots, celery, mushrooms & remaining butter. Cook until softened and moisture cooks off (about 15 mins).
4. Season beef with salt & pepper. Add to pot with flour and rosemary. Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes.
5. Pour in Guinness—just enough to cover the meat. Cover and place in oven for 1½ hours. Stir, then return to oven for 1 more hour until tender.
• If needed, simmer on stovetop to thicken
• Stir in cheddar if using
6. Make the dough: Mix flour, baking powder & salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
7. Roll dough out and place over stew in a baking dish or keep in same pan. Seal edges, cut slits, and brush with egg yolk.
8. Bake for 45 minutes until crust is golden brown.
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