Beef Beer Pies

Savor the ultimate comfort food with these hearty Beef Beer Pies, a recipe that combines tender beef chuck, a rich stout-infused gravy, and buttery, flaky puff pastry. Bursting with robust flavors of slow-cooked beef, caramelized onions, garlic, and fresh thyme, this dish is a celebration of rustic, homestyle cooking. The addition of stout beer adds deep, malty undertones to the savory filling, perfectly complemented by the golden crispiness of the pastry crust. Easy to prepare with store-bought puff pastry and baked to a stunning finish, these individual pies make a perfect centerpiece for cozy family dinners or a crowd-pleasing treat for gatherings. Plus, the make-ahead filling ensures convenience without compromising flavor. Elevate your dinner table with these rich and satisfying pies—your new cold-weather favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef chuck
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 250 milliliters stout beer
• 500 milliliters beef stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
• 1 large, beaten egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

Step 2

Cut the beef chuck into 2-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Dredge the beef in the flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 5

Sear the beef chunks in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 7

Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 8

Stir in the diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Deglaze the pot with the stout beer, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.

Step 10

Return the seared beef to the pot.

Step 11

Pour in the beef stock and add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme.

Step 12

Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer the pot to the oven.

Step 13

Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick gravy-like consistency.

Step 14

Remove the pot from the oven and let the filling cool completely.

Step 15

Preheat the oven again to 200°C (400°F).

Step 16

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut out rounds slightly larger than your desired pie dish or muffin tin cups.

Step 17

Line the pie dishes or tins with the pastry rounds, pressing gently to fit.

Step 18

Fill each pastry shell with the cooled beef filling.

Step 19

Cut additional pastry rounds for the lids and place them on top, sealing the edges by crimping with a fork.

Step 20

Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 21

Make a small slit in the top of each pie for steam to escape.

Step 22

Bake the pies for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Step 23

Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2149.8 grams (2149.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4608

Total Fat 275.10g	353%
Saturated Fat 81.00g	405%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 680mg	227%
Sodium 8997mg	391%
Total Carbohydrate 360.70g	131%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 186.30g	373%

Vitamin D 74IU	369%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 35mg	194%
Potassium 3254mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 30.9%