Minced Beef and Guinness Pie
Minced beef and Guinness stout come together in a rich, deeply savory filling topped with a flaky pastry crust, delivering classic British pub-style comfort food on a weeknight schedule. The stout adds a malty, slightly bitter backbone that balances the hearty beef. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a fast but filling option for a cold evening.
Equipment
- Oven
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lb minced beef fresh, grass-fed
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour all-purpose
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Pastry:
- 1 kg store-bought puff pastry defrosted
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish for later use.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add minced beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef, sautéing for another 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Pour in the Guinness stout and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes, releasing its rich aroma.
- Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking for an additional minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Gradually add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper, and let the mixture thicken, stirring occasionally, around 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish. Roll the puff pastry over the top, trimming excess and sealing the edges around the dish. Brush with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- For an enriched flavor profile, consider adding a handful of chopped mushrooms when sautéing the onions.
- For a bit of freshness, serve with a simple mixed green salad and a classic vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Calories: 1773kcalCarbohydrates: 122gProtein: 41gFat: 123gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 67gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1554mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 9mg
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