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

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup Guinness stout

2 carrots, sliced

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 sprigs fresh thyme

For the Pastry

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1/2 cup ice-cold water

1 tsp salt

For the Egg Wash

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp milk

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.

Timing: 45 min. Heat: Medium-high.

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.

Timing: 2 h. Heat: Low.

Plating & Serving

Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry

FaUtensils

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

Brown gravy

Drizzled over pie slices

Horseradish cream

For added zest

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh parsleyThyme leaves

Perfect Sides

Colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage)

Buttered peas and carrots