Steak & Guinness Pie Recipe

Here’s a rich and comforting Steak & Guinness Pie recipe — a classic Irish-British pub favorite! It features tender chunks of beef slow-simmered in a deep, malty Guinness gravy, topped with golden puff pastry or shortcrust. Perfect for chilly nights or hearty dinners.

🥧 Steak & Guinness Pie Recipe

🍖 Ingredients

For the Filling:

2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck or stewing steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt & black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1½ cups Guinness stout (about 375 ml)
1½ cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
1–2 bay leaves
Optional: 1 cup mushrooms or diced carrots for added texture

For the Pie:

1 sheet puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Season beef with salt and pepper.
Sear in batches until browned. Set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

In the same pot, lower heat to medium.
Add onion and garlic; cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes (to thicken the stew later).

3. Build the Sauce:

Stir in tomato paste, then pour in Guinness.
Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add beef broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves.
Return beef (and any juices) to the pot.
Add mushrooms or carrots if using.

4. Simmer Until Tender:

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is fork-tender and sauce is rich and thick.
Remove lid for last 30 minutes if sauce needs thickening.
Discard bay leaves and cool filling slightly.

5. Assemble the Pie:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pour cooled beef mixture into a baking dish or pie dish.
Top with rolled-out puff pastry.
Trim edges, crimp to seal, and cut slits for steam to escape.
Brush with beaten egg.

6. Bake:

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and puffed.

🥣 Serve With:

Mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Green peas or mushy peas
A pint of Guinness, of course 🍺

🧊 Tips & Variations:

Make the filling 1 day ahead — it tastes even better the next day.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or brown sugar to balance bitterness if desired.
Swap Guinness with another stout or dark ale if preferred.
You can also make individual pies in ramekins or mini pie dishes.

Would you like a version with mashed potato topping (like a shepherd’s pie hybrid) or a gluten-free twist? Let me know!