Beef and Guinness Pie

One of my favourite dinner recipes is beef pie and this one is the perfect addition to a St. Patricks Day Dinner!

Growing up my mother would usually include mushrooms which really put her meat pie over the top.  Seriously so good.  These days I make mine without the mushrooms as my husband dislikes them.  If you like mushrooms feel free to add a cup of sliced button mushrooms into the filling.

This recipe does make two pies but it does freeze well so its perfect for making a meal for now and one for later!

Beef and Guinness Hand Pie

Makes 2 Pies

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 Medium Sized Potatoes, diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup sweet peas
1 bottle Guinness Stout
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & Pepper, to taste
2 packages of Deep Dish Pastry Shells (4 Shells total)  OR your favourite pie pastry recipe doubled.
Milk

 

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef and onion then stir in the vegetables, thyme, Guinness, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Spoon filling into bottom pastry shell, brushing the edges with milk, cover with top shell and then press with a fork to seal.

Bake 20-22 minutes or until pastry is golden and flaky.  Serve warm.