Individual Guinness Beef Pot Pies are the ultimate comfort food!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: irish
Keyword: beef, pot pie
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 906kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 dutch oven
6 Ramekins
Ingredients
2lbschuck roastcut into 1 inch cubes
2tablespoonsflour
3tablespoonsolive oildivided
1large vidalia oniondiced
2large carrotspeeled and diced
2large celery stalksdiced
3tablespoonstomato paste
2cupsbeef stock
2 1/2cupsGuinness beer
2tablespoonsworcestershire
1tablespoonchopped fresh rosemary
1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
2bay leaves
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
2sheets puff pastrythawed but still cold
2egg yolks whisked with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the beef with the flour to coat evenly.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large dutch oven over med-high heat and add some of the beef cubes. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides and then transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the dutch oven and add the remaining olive oil to the pot. Add the onions and cook until translucent.
Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking until just tender. Add the tomato paste and cook until a deep burgundy color.
Add the stock, beer, worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper stirring to combine. Add the beef back to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the stew to simmer, uncovered, until the beef is tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Turn off the heat and allow the stew to cool to room temperature. (At this point you can store the stew refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use. )
Divide the stew among 6 individual oven-proof bowls.
Cut the puff pastry sheets into 8 equal pieces (yes, you will have two leftover). Lightly moistened the top of the bowl with a little water and place the puff pastry on top. Press down on the edges slightly to form a seal. Brush the top of the pastry with the egg wash. Repeat with the remaining bowls.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is a deep golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
Notes
Guinness Beef Stew is ready to serve after making but you can also make it in advance then assemble the pies right before baking.