How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Beef and Stout Pie?

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb white button mushrooms, quartered, 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Is Beef and Stout Pie suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Beef and Stout Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Beef and Stout Pie?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beef and Stout Pie Recipe

Name: Beef and Stout Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb white button mushrooms, quartered; 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 12 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 cup flour; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 ½ cups irish stout beer; 1 cup beef broth; 1 lb carrot; 1 lb red potatoes, in chunks; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 13-½ cup ice water; 4 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled

1

In a 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat, warm 1 Tbsp oil.

2

Cook mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper 12 minutes.

3

Transfer to a bowl.

4

Season beef with salt and pepper.

5

Dredge in flour.

6

In same pot over medium high heat, warm 2 Tbsp oil.

7

Sear one-third of beef 7 minutes; transfer to separate bowl.

8

Add 1/2 cup water to pot; scrape up browned bits.

9

Pour into separate bowl.

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Repeat twice with rest of beef.

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Return pot to medium high heat.

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Add garlic and tomato paste; stir 30 seconds.

13

Add beef, stout, broth and reserved liquid; scrape up browned bits.

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Add mushrooms, onions, carrots , potatoes and thyme; bring to a boil.

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Cover, simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, 3 hours.

16

In the meanwhile, prepare the pastry:.

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In a food processor, combine the flour, salt and sugar and pulse until blended, about 5 pulses.

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Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 pulses.

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Add 1/3 cup of the ice water and pulse 2 or 3 times.

20

The dough should hold together when squeezed with your fingers but should not be sticky.

21

If it is crumbly, add more water 1 Tbs.

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at a time, pulsing twice after each addition.

23

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a disk.

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Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

25

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand for 5 minutes.

26

Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with flour, place on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper and roll out into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle.

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Sprinkle the cheese over half of the dough, then fold the other half over the cheese.

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Roll out the dough into a 16 1/2-inch square.

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Using a paring knife, trim the dough into a 16-inch round.

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Refrigerate the dough until firm, about 10 minutes, then lay the dough on top of the beef and stout pie and bake as directed in that recipe.

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Makes enough dough for a 16-inch round.

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Preheat an oven to 400F.

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Brush the rim of the pot with water.

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Lay the pastry round on top, allowing it to droop onto the filling.

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Trim the dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang, and crimp to seal.

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Brush the pastry with the egg mixture, then cut 4 slits in the top of the dough.

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Bake for 30 minutes.

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Let the potpie rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Beef and Stout Pie

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