Slow-Cooked Australian Beef and Guinness Pie

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich Guinness gravy, topped with buttery puff pastry for a comforting and hearty Australian meat pie. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 240 minutes layers large, diced onion, medium, diced carrots, minced garlic cloves 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 550 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (700g), cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup (100g), sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups (480ml) beef stock
• 1 cup (240ml) Guinness beer
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 sheets (about 500g) puff pastry sheets
• 1, beaten (for egg wash) egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lb (700g) beef chuck cubes in batches, browning on all sides for 5-6 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup (100g) sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes until lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Gradually pour in 2 cups (480ml) beef stock and 1 cup (240ml) Guinness beer, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. Step 6: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Return browned beef to the pot.
7. Step 7: Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8. Step 8: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer beef mixture to a deep pie dish, letting it cool slightly.
9. Step 9: Roll out 2 sheets puff pastry to fit the dish. Cover the beef filling with the pastry, trimming edges and pressing to seal.
10. Step 10: Brush the top with 1 beaten egg. Cut a few slits in the pastry to vent steam.
11. Step 11: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.