Description

A flaky, golden-crust Beef and Mushroom Pie filled with juicy, slow-cooked beef, earthy mushrooms, and rich gravy – the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, cozy family meals, or meal prep. This hearty and savory pie delivers deep flavor with tender chunks of beef and caramelized mushrooms in a thick, flavorful sauce, all wrapped in buttery pastry. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast leftover or a wholesome dinner idea, this easy recipe belongs in your go-to food ideas list.

Ingredients

500g beef chuck or stewing beef

250g mushrooms, sliced

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups beef stock

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, searing until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until soft. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes.

3. Add tomato paste and flour, mixing to coat vegetables. Return beef to the pot.

4. Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, then add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and sauce is thick.

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and line the bottom of a pie dish.

7. Spoon the beef and mushroom mixture into the dish. Cover with another pastry sheet, sealing the edges.

8. Make a few small slits on top. Brush with egg wash.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy pastry.

For extra richness, add a splash of red wine to the beef while simmering.

Puff pastry puffs best when cold, so chill the assembled pie before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of pie)
Calories: 490
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: beef and mushroom pie, savory pie, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meals