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Hairy Bikers Steak and Guinness Pie For Cozy Nights

Hairy Bikers Steak and Guinness Pie For Cozy Nights

The Hairy Bikers Steak and Guinness Pie For Cozy Nights Recipe is rich, warm and full of deep comfort flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg beef chuck cubed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bottle Guinness
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg beaten (for brushing)

Instructions
 

Prepare the beef

  • Coat beef cubes with flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.

Heat the oil

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the beef

  • Add beef in batches. Brown on all sides for rich flavor.

Remove beef

  • Take beef out and set aside on a plate.

Cook onions

  • Add onions to the same pot. Cook until soft and golden.

Add garlic

  • Add garlic and stir for one minute until fragrant.

Add vegetables

  • Add carrots and cook gently for five minutes.

Add tomato paste

  • Stir in tomato paste. Cook for one minute to deepen flavor.

Add Guinness

  • Pour in Guinness slowly. Stir to lift all flavors from pot.

Add stock

  • Add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

Add herbs

  • Add thyme and bay leaves. Stir gently.

Return beef

  • Put beef back into the pot. Stir well to coat.

Simmer slowly

  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes until beef is soft.

Check thickness

  • If gravy is thin, simmer uncovered for extra thickness.

Cool slightly

  • Let filling cool before placing into pie dish.

Fill the dish

  • Spoon beef mixture into pie dish evenly.

Add pastry

  • Cover with puff pastry. Press edges to seal properly.

Brush with egg

  • Brush pastry with beaten egg for golden color.

Bake pie

  • Bake at 190°C for 30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Rest before serving

  • Let pie rest for ten minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Use chuck beef for best tenderness.
  • Slow cook longer for deeper flavor.
  • Add mushrooms for extra richness.
  • Add bacon for smoky taste.
  • Use shortcrust pastry for classic style.
  • Add rosemary for strong aroma.
  • Add peas for color.
  • Use dark ale if Guinness is unavailable.
  • Make in advance for better flavor.
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