Minced Beef and Guinness Pie
This Minced Beef and Guinness Pie is a hearty dish inspired by traditional Irish pub fare. With rich flavors from the Guinness stout, the pie offers a comforting blend of savory meat and a crispy puff pastry crust, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil - for frying
500 g ground beef (minced beef) - preferably grass-fed
1 large white onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tbsp all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK) - for thickening- 330 ml Guinness stout - dark beer
300 ml beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) - homemade or quality store-bought
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme- 1 sheet puff pastry - store-bought or homemade
1 egg - beaten, for egg wash
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Transfer the beef to a separate bowl, leaving excess oil in the pan.
- In the same pan, add the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Gradually add Guinness to the mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the pan, add the beef stock, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken, forming a rich stew.
- Transfer the filling to a pie dish. Roll out the puff pastry and lay it over the pie dish, sealing the edges by pressing down with a fork. Trim any excess pastry.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Pierce a small hole in the middle of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy. Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality Guinness for the fullest flavor. For a richer stew, substitute beef shank for minced beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 4mg
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