Description

Warm, rich, and topped with golden puff pastry, this Classic Beef Pot Pie is the ultimate cozy dinner idea. Perfect for a family meal, this easy recipe features slow-cooked tender beef, savory gravy, and hearty vegetables all baked into one delicious dish. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner prep, hearty comfort food, or a classic recipe to impress, this beef pot pie delivers every time. Great for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep. A top contender in both easy dinner and family-style food ideas categories!

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until soft.

3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to create a smooth sauce.

6. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and return beef to pot.

7. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.

8. Stir in peas and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Let filling cool slightly.

9. Transfer filling to a baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, trim edges, and crimp.

10. Brush pastry with egg wash.

11. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

12. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Let the filling cool slightly before adding puff pastry to prevent soggy crust.

For extra depth, use red wine to deglaze the pan before adding broth.

Bake pie on the lower oven rack to ensure the bottom crust crisps up well.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of pot pie
Calories: 610
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: beef pot pie, classic comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe