Irish Guinness Pie

Irish Guinness Pie Recipe for 4 People

Ingredients:

• 500g (1.1 lbs) stewing beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 330ml (11.2 oz) Guinness stout
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 500g (1.1 lbs) puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Coat Beef and Brown:
   • Toss the cubed beef in flour, salt, and black pepper.
   • In a large oven-safe pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
   • Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic until softened.
4. Deglaze and Add Ingredients:
   • Pour in the Guinness stout to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
   • Add the browned beef back to the pot.
   • Stir in tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme.
5. Simmer and Bake:
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop.
   • Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
6. Prepare Puff Pastry:
   • Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to fit the size of your baking dish.
7. Assemble and Bake Again:
   • Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaves.
   • Place the rolled-out puff pastry over the beef mixture.
   • Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
   • Return the pot to the oven and bake until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
8. Serve:
   • Allow the Guinness pie to cool slightly before serving.

Delight in the hearty flavors of Irish Guinness Pie with this recipe for 4 people!