Beef and Ale Pie

A comforting classic featuring slow-simmered beef in rich ale gravy topped with golden, flaky puff pastry.

Dinner Comfort Food Beef Main Course Pie

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1064

kcal / serving

4256 kcal total

Carbs

41.4g

per serving

165.6 g total

Fat

67.1g

per serving

268.2 g total

Protein

60.6g

per serving

242.4 g total

Cook Time

120

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Flour

seasoned with salt and pepper, plus extra for dusting

300

Puff Pastry

ready-made and rolled

Dairy

100

Butter

divided use

piece

Egg

one whole egg plus one yolk, beaten

Liquids

400

Ale

good quality

500

Beef Stock

Meat

900

Beef

diced stewing beef

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

roughly chopped

sprig

Thyme

fresh

piece

Bay Leaf

piece

Salt

to taste

piece

Black Pepper

to taste

Vegetables

piece

Onion

roughly chopped

piece

Carrot

roughly chopped

150

Button Mushrooms

Method

Coat the beef in seasoned flour.

Sear the meat in 50g of butter in a large lidded pan until brown.

Add vegetables, herbs, ale, and stock, then simmer covered for 90 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 220°C.

Stir in remaining butter, season the stew, and transfer to an ovenproof dish.

Brush the dish edges with egg, cover with rolled pastry, and seal the edges.

Decorate with pastry leaves, glaze with egg, and bake on a tray for 20 to 30 minutes.