Are you ready for a heartwarming and flavorful culinary journey? Look no further than our delectable Beef and Guinness Pie. This classic Irish dish is a symphony of tender beef, Guinness stout, and aromatic vegetables, all encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. With three enticing variations to choose from, including a traditional version, a slow-cooker adaptation, and a gluten-free option, this recipe caters to every palate and preference.
1. **Traditional Beef and Guinness Pie:** Embark on a culinary adventure with the cornerstone recipe, where succulent beef, Guinness stout, and root vegetables are lovingly stewed to perfection, then topped with a buttery, flaky crust.
2. **Slow-Cooker Beef and Guinness Pie:** For those who relish convenience, the slow-cooker version offers a hands-off approach to indulgence. Simply toss in the ingredients, set it on low, and let your kitchen transform into a haven of aromas.
3. **Gluten-Free Beef and Guinness Pie:** Enjoy the hearty goodness of Beef and Guinness Pie without compromising on dietary restrictions. This variation swaps out traditional flour for a gluten-free alternative, ensuring everyone can savor this classic dish.
Each recipe is meticulously detailed, guiding you through the process with precision and clarity. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find success and satisfaction with our Beef and Guinness Pie extravaganza. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this iconic Irish delight.
BEEF AND GUINNESS PIE
Irish stout lends a creamy rich sauce to this beef pot pie.
Categories Beer Beef Bake St. Patrick's Day Fall Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Gourmet Pot Pie
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pat beef dry. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add beef, turning to coat, then shake off excess and transfer to a plate. Heat oil in a wide 5- to 6-quart ovenproof heavy pot over moderately high heat until just smoking, then brown meat in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch, transferring to a bowl.
- Add onion, garlic, and water to pot and cook, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot and stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beef with any juices accumulated in bowl, broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce, peppercorns, and thyme and bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven. Braise until beef is very tender and sauce is thickened, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Discard thyme and cool stew completely, uncovered, about 30 minutes. (If stew is warm while assembling pies, it will melt uncooked pastry top.)
- Put a shallow baking pan on middle rack of oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F.
- Divide cooled stew among bowls (they won't be completely full). Roll out pastry dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch square, about 1/8 inch thick. Trim edges and cut dough into quarters. Stir together egg and water and brush a 1-inch border of egg wash around each square. Invert 1 square over each bowl and drape, pressing sides lightly to help adhere. Brush pastry tops with some of remaining egg wash and freeze 15 minutes to thoroughly chill dough.
- Bake pies in preheated shallow baking pan until pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F and bake 5 minutes more to fully cook dough.
BEEF AND GUINNESS PIE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, and butter.
- With your fingers or a pastry blender , work the butter into the flour until it is the texture of fine breadcrumbs. Work as quickly as possible to avoid warming the dough.
- Add 2 tablespoons of very cold water, stirring it into the dough using a cold knife until it binds together and can be formed into a ball. If it becomes too dry, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Wrap the ball of dough in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, place the flour and it season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Add the cubes of meat and toss well in the flour until evenly coated.
- In a large, heavy-based, flameproof casserole dish, heat the butter and oil until the butter has melted. Add the meat to the fat in small batches and brown quickly all over for just a minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onions and carrots to the pan and fry gently for about 2 minutes.
- Return the meat to the pan, and add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, Guinness, hot beef stock, and sugar. Grind in plenty of black pepper and a little salt, stir well and bring to the boil.
- Cover, reduce to a gentle simmer , and cook slowly for about 2 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened and is glossy.
- Remove from the heat, place into a 2 1/2-pint (1 1/2-liter) deep pie dish, and leave to cool completely.
- Heat the oven to 400 F/200 C/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry to 1/8-inch / 3-millimeter thick. Cut a 3/4-inch / 2-centimeter strip from the rolled-out pastry.
- Brush the rim of the pie dish with water and place the pastry strip around the rim, pressing it down.
- Cut out the remaining pastry about 1-inch / 2 1/2 centimeters larger than the pie dish.
- Place a pie funnel (also called a pie bird ) in the center of the filling; it will support the pastry and stop it from sinking into the filling and becoming soggy.
- Place the pastry lid over the top and press down to the edge and seal. Trim off any excess pastry and crimp the edges with a fork or between your thumb and forefinger.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg and make a hole in the center to reveal the pie funnel. You can also decorate the top of the pie with pastry trimmings as you like.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1172 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 337 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 73 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Sodium 621 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 73 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BEEF, MUSHROOM AND GUINNESS® PIE
A delicious traditional beef and mushroom pie. The Irish stout gives the dish a very rich flavor.
Provided by Melanie Booth
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and brown the beef stew meat on all sides, about 10 minutes; set aside. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook the bacon just until it begins to brown; stir in the onion, carrot, mushrooms, garlic, and sugar. Cook the vegetables until soft and browned, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Stir in the flour until smoothly incorporated, and gradually mix in the Irish stout beer and beef stock. Mix in the thyme, bay leaves, and the reserved cooked beef. Cover, and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Remove the cover, turn the heat up to medium, and let the stew boil until slightly thickened, about 15 more minutes. Mix cornstarch with water, and stir into the stew; let simmer for 30 more minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat; discard bay leaves.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread the filling into a 9-inch pie dish; trim the puff pastry into a 10-inch circle, and place on top of the filling. Pinch and crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork, sealing it to the dish; cut 2 steam vents into the pastry with a sharp knife. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 258.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
EASY BEEF AND GUINNESS PIE
This recipe came from Campbell's soup and even though its not the real thing its a great and easy recipe for a cold winters night. I serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables, but would be just as great served on its own.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 200ºC. Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Add mince, onion & carrotand cook for 5 mins or until meat has browned.
- Add peas, Worcestershire sauce & flour and cook for for 1 min, stirring.
- Add Guinness and stock, bring to the boil, stirring, and cook for 5 minutes until just thickened.
- Season to taste with pepper.
- Divide mince between four 2-cup capacity ovenproof dishes.
- Cut pastry into circle to overlap ramekins & place on top of each pie.
- Bake for 20 mins or until golden.
- Serve with mashed potatoes & vegetables.
BEEF, GUINNESS AND STILTON PIE
This is an indulgent and warming pie full of lovely rich flavors; this beef, Stilton and Guinness pie is perfect anytime and makes a great change to the standard beef pie with Stilton cheese offering a flavor depth and additional texture which works really well with beef. This is made using ready-made puff pastry, because life is too short to make your own! Method.
Provided by spindoctor
Time 3h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put the seasoned flour in a large bowl or bag. Add the beef and coat it well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan and cook the beef in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes until browned all over.
- Transfer it to a casserole dish. Preheat the oven to or 160°C (150 fan) Add the onion and garlic and another tablespoon of the oil to the pan and cook them for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the Guinness and stock. Bring to the boil and add the sugar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, dried herbs and bay leaf. Stir well and then pour over the meat.
- Cover and cook in the oven for two hours. Add the button mushrooms for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180 fan) Roll out the pastry on a lightly-floured surface to at least 5cm (2in) larger than the top of a pudding or pie dish. Cut out a circle, and then score it. Spoon the meat mixture into the bowl and add pieces of Stilton. Wet around the top of the dish, place a collar of pastry around, made from trimmings, and then put on the lid. Seal the edges well; tuck the excess pastry under the rim.
- Glaze with beaten egg. Place on a baking sheet, below the centre of the oven, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the pastry is golden.
STEAK AND GUINNESS PIE - JAMIE OLIVER
A traditional steak and Guinness pie done by my favorite British chef, Jamie Oliver. This is made particularly easy by using puff pastry for the top pie layer! If you want to skip the puff pastry layer, you could serve this as a normal stew. The herbs listed are just a suggestion. Jamie typically leaves the amount and type up to the cooks' personal tastes. He suggests a "handful". I did change the recipe a little bit from his, due to personal preferences. Feel free to substitute out the Guinness and use beef stock instead. Pure comfort food. :)
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season your beef generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the flour and toss around until all pieces are well coated.
- Heat olive oil, over med.-high heat, in a large casserole type pan and brown the meat. Make sure to not crowd your meat. You may do this in two batches, if necessary.
- Add the onion and cook for 1 more minute. Then add the carrots, potatoes and fresh herbs. Cook for another 4 minutes. Add the Guinness and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir and turn down the heat to simmer. Simmer this mixture for about 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. The sauce should be thick and intensely flavored. Season if needed.
- To make pies:.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put your meat filling into a large, round baking dish. You could also make individual pies. Any high-sided round ovenproof bowl is fine.
- Roll out the pastry, dusting with flour as you go, until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out a large circle (or individual circles for smaller servings) - about 1/2 inch bigger than the top of your bowl. Brush the rim(s) of the bowl with the beaten egg, then place the pastry circle(s) on top, pushing the excess pastry down the outside of the bowl to secure. Lightly score the top of the pastry in a criss-cross manner and brush with more of the beaten egg.
- Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a good quality beef stock or broth. You can also use Guinness beer, but be sure to reduce it by half before using it in the pie.
- You can use any type of beef for this pie, but chuck roast or stew meat are good choices. Just be sure to trim off any excess fat.
- Season the beef well with salt and pepper before browning it. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.
- Be sure to cook the beef until it is tender. This will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes in a Dutch oven or slow cooker.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Then, shred the beef with two forks.
- Add the shredded beef back to the pot along with the Guinness beer, beef stock, vegetables, and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Top with a puff pastry crust and bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Beef and Guinness pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pie with a thick or thin crust, or with more or less vegetables, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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