Beef and Ale Pie with Flaky Pastry

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A savory pie featuring tender beef simmered in a rich ale sauce, topped with a golden, flaky pastry crust. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers Ground beef, Yellow onion, Carrot into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 British cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces, then drain excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the beef mixture and stir to coat, cooking for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup brown ale, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Step 7: Transfer beef mixture to a 9-inch pie dish. Roll out 1 pie crust sheet and place on the bottom, then cover with filling.
  8. Step 8: Roll out the second pie crust sheet, place on top, and seal edges by crimping with a fork. Cut 4 slits in the top crust.
  9. Step 9: Brush top crust with 1 beaten egg and 1 tbsp water, then bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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