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Guinness Braised Beef Pot Pie

Guinness Braised Beef Pot Pie

The Guinness Braised Beef Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender slow-cooked beef infused with rich, malty Guinness stout, enveloped in a golden, flaky pastry crust. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe balances robust flavors and simple ingredients to create a delicious classic pot pie suitable for make-ahead meals and adaptable to various dietary needs.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Braising

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can (11.2 oz) Guinness stout
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced

Pastry and Finishing

  • 1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust (use gluten-free crust if needed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Cut beef chuck into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, then brown in olive oil over medium-high heat until deeply caramelized to develop rich flavor.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, cook diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Deglaze and Braise: Pour in the Guinness stout to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits, then add flour to thicken and stir well before adding beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
  4. Slow Cook the Filling: Return the beef to the pot, cover, and simmer gently on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender enough to melt in your mouth.
  5. Assemble the Pot Pie: Transfer the beef mixture into a pie dish, cover with your chosen pastry, crimp the edges, and cut slits on top to let steam escape during baking.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and irresistibly flaky.

Notes

  • Choose quality beef chuck with good marbling for a juicy, tender filling after slow cooking.
  • Do not rush the browning process; caramelizing the beef and vegetables builds deep, delicious flavor.
  • Use room-temperature pastry to achieve a flakier, crisper crust when baking.
  • Allow the pot pie to rest slightly after baking so the filling sets perfectly before serving.
  • If filling is too thin, add a slurry of water and flour before assembling the pie to thicken.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour and crust)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Guinness beef pot pie, braised beef recipe, comfort food, Irish stew pie, savory pot pie