Description

This Guinness Braised Beef Pot Pie is your go-to recipe when you’re craving a dish that’s rich, cozy, and soul-satisfying. Imagine tender chunks of beef slow-braised in a velvety Guinness gravy, mingling with hearty vegetables, all tucked beneath a golden puff pastry crust. It’s a comforting classic that feels like a warm hug on a cold evening.

Perfect for easy dinner nights or when you need satisfying food ideas that feel indulgent yet homemade. Whether you’re into comfort food, searching for dinner ideas that impress, or need an easy recipe with big flavors, this dish delivers. With layers of savory aroma and a flaky top that cracks beautifully with every forkful, it’s a pub-style favorite reimagined for your kitchen.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 tbsp flour, for dusting

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 parsnips or potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ cups beef stock

1 bottle (11.2 oz) Guinness stout

2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried

1 bay leaf

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat lightly with flour.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sear beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, and parsnips or potatoes. Cook for 5–7 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in Guinness to deglaze the pot.
Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaf, and the browned beef. Simmer on low for 2 hours, covered, until beef is tender.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spoon filling into ramekins or a baking dish.
Top with puff pastry, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner