Name: Beef and Mushroom Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500g beef chuck or stewing beef, cubed; 250g brown mushrooms, sliced; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating beef); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 125ml red wine (or beef stock); 250ml beef stock or broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

Description

This golden Beef and Mushroom Pie is the ultimate cozy meal — flaky puff pastry filled with slow-cooked beef, hearty mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. It’s a standout choice for easy dinner ideas, a quick make-ahead meal, or a hearty winter recipe. Whether you’re craving a rich and savory dish for Sunday lunch or need comforting food ideas for the week, this easy recipe delivers serious flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

500g beef chuck or stewing beef, cubed

250g brown mushrooms, sliced

1 large onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating beef)

1 tablespoon tomato paste

125ml red wine (or beef stock)

250ml beef stock or broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon chopped rosemary

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

Instructions

1. Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Sear in hot oil or butter until browned on all sides. Set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots until soft and fragrant.

3. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle a bit of flour. Deglaze with red wine.

4. Add beef, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, and beef stock. Simmer for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.

5. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out puff pastry. Line greased pie dish with one sheet.

6. Spoon in cooled filling. Top with second pastry sheet. Trim and crimp edges, cut a steam hole.

7. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cool the filling completely before adding it to the pastry to avoid a soggy crust.

Use all-butter puff pastry for best flavor and flakiness.

For extra depth, replace red wine with dark ale or stout.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: beef pie, easy dinner, savory pie, beef and mushroom, comfort food, winter recipe