Slow-Cooked Beef and Guinness Pie with Pastry Crust

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A hearty Australian-inspired beef pie simmered in Guinness stout and vegetables, encased in a flaky golden pastry crust. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, layers beef chuck, diced, olive oil, onion, finely chopped 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 lbs beef chuck, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 12 oz Guinness stout beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs diced beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large finely chopped onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour and form a roux.
4. Step 4: Gradually pour in 12 oz Guinness stout beer while stirring to deglaze the pot and incorporate the roux. Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Return the browned beef to the pot, stir to combine, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out 2 sheets frozen puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
7. Step 7: Transfer the beef mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, smoothing the surface. Cover with one puff pastry sheet, pressing edges to seal and trimming excess. Cut a few small slits on top pastry to vent.
8. Step 8: Brush the top with 1 beaten egg to create a golden crust. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
9. Step 9: Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.