Slow-Baked Australian Beef and Guinness Pie

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A hearty Australian meat pie filled with tender slow-braised beef in a rich Guinness gravy, encased in golden flaky pastry. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes layers beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, medium onion, diced 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 560 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 cup Guinness beer
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 sheet (approx 8x8 inch) frozen shortcrust pastry
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, then remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp plain flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in 1 cup Guinness beer and 1 cup beef stock while stirring to combine smoothly. Return the beef to the pot along with 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven to cook gently for 2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Step 6: Remove the beef filling from the oven and increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Roll out 1 sheet frozen shortcrust pastry to fit your pie dish and cover the filling.
7. Step 7: Brush the pastry top with 1 beaten egg and cut a few small slits to vent steam. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.