
Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry
A hearty pie filled with tender beef and vegetables, topped with a golden, flaky pastry.
Experience a comforting slice of Ireland with this deeply flavorful beef and Guinness pie, crowned with buttery, flaky pastry.
- 3 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
For the Pastry
For the Egg Wash
Preparation
Marinating the Beef
Combine Beef and Flour
In a bowl, combine the beef chunks with flour, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the Beef
Ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasoned flour.
Set Aside
Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
Preparing the Pastry
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
Cut in Butter
Add cubed butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Form Dough
Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing just until the dough holds together.
Do not overwork the pastry dough to maintain flakiness. Chill pastry dough before rolling for easier handling.
Cooking Process
Sear the Beef
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
Build the Stew
Return all beef to pot, adding onion, garlic, carrots, beef broth, Guinness, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
Simmer the Stew
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender (about 2 hours). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Plating & Serving

Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry
Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry
Serving Suggestion
Cut a generous slice of pie and serve alongside a green salad or your favorite sides for a rustic Irish meal.
Sauce Pairings
Garnishes & Accompaniments
Perfect Sides
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