Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry
Experience a comforting slice of Ireland with this deeply flavorful beef and Guinness pie, crowned with buttery, flaky pastry.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Beef
- 1
Combine Beef and Flour
In a bowl, combine the beef chunks with flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Coat the Beef
Ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasoned flour.
- 3
Set Aside
Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
Preparing the Pastry
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add cubed butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Form Dough
Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing just until the dough holds together.
Tip: Do not overwork the pastry dough to maintain flakiness. Chill pastry dough before rolling for easier handling.
How to Make Irish Guinness Pie with Flaky Pastry
Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Sear the Beef
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
- 2
Build the Stew
Return all beef to pot, adding onion, garlic, carrots, beef broth, Guinness, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
- 3
Simmer the Stew
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender (about 2 hours). Adjust seasoning to taste.
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