Steak & Mushroom Stout Pie
This savoury pie is filled with tender chunks of steak and vegetables soaked in a rich stout gravy. The hearty beef stew is simmered on the stovetop, then baked between two layers of flaky pie crust until golden.
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How to make steak & mushroom stout pie:
(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)
- Cook the bacon in a 3-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- Add the beef and brown on all sides. Do not crowd the pot, so brown the beef in 2 batches if needed. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms, chopped onion, and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add the beef and bacon back in.
- Then add the broth, stout, peas, carrots, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil again to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Line a 9″ deep-dish pie plate with a layer of pie crust. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the stew mixture into the pie plate. Add just enough of the gravy to not quite cover the filling. Reserve any remaining gravy to serve on the side.
- Lay the second pie crust on top. Pinch and crimp the edges together. Brush with egg wash.
- Cut some slits and place pie on baking sheet. Bake in the lower third of oven at 400F for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
What is the best cut of beef for stew?
You can use braising steak or stewing beef, also known as chuck. It the best (and most inexpensive) cut of meat for stew because it becomes tender and more flavourful when cooked for a long period of time.
What can I substitute for the stout beer?
You can use any dark ale or any dark and robust beer. Using a dark beer gives this meat pie a deeply rich and flavourful gravy. If you prefer not to use any beer, then simply substitute with more beef broth, but you’re not going to get that deep robust flavour from the gravy. This steak and mushroom stout pie is wholesome and delicious. It’s jam-packed with local meats and veggies. Serve with some mashed potatoes and/or other local vegetables and enjoy with a pint of stout!
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Steak & Mushroom Stout Pie
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
Description
This savoury pie is filled with tender chunks of steak and vegetables soaked in a rich stout gravy baked between two layers of flaky pie crust until golden.
Ingredients
- 3 stripes of bacon
- 1 lb braising steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 oz cremini mushrooms, stems discarded, caps quartered
- 1 small carrot, cut into 1 cm cubes
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup stout beer
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 store-bought double pie crust
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp of cold water
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a 3-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- Add the beef and brown on all sides. Do not crowd the pot, so brown the beef in 2 batches if needed. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms, chopped onion, and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Chop or crumble the bacon. Add the beef and bacon back in.
- Then add the broth, stout, peas, carrots, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil again to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Line a 9″ deep-dish pie plate with a layer of pie crust. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the stew mixture into the pie plate. Add just enough of the gravy to not quite cover the filling. Reserve any remaining gravy to serve on the side.
- Lay the second pie crust on top. Pinch and crimp the edges together. Brush with egg wash.
- Cut some slits and place pie on baking sheet. Bake in the lower third of oven at 400F for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be covered up and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: lunch, dinner
- Method: stovetop, bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steak & mushroom pie, steak & stout pie, meat pie recipe
6 Comments on “Steak & Mushroom Stout Pie”
I made this tonight, but substituted potatoes for the mushrooms since my family doesn’t care for mushrooms. Everyone loved it!
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Thank you for your kind words, Amy! I’m so happy to hear everyone loved it. Enjoy and have a great week!
I didn’t see a list of ingredients. I would have made this if I had known how much of what. There a lot of adds that kept popping up all over the site blocking things.
I’m sorry for the inconvenience, Peggy. There is a “Jump to Recipe” button up top so you can skip all the in-between and go straight to the recipe if you wish.
Absolutely delicious! The stout really adds a deep rich flavor and everything is better with bacon. Great for leftovers too! Will be definitely make again. Thanks!
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You’re welcome and thank you for your kind words!