Guinness Beef Pie

Guinness stout

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic stout

💰Cheaper: dark beer

Non-alcoholic stout provides similar flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef stew meat

Lean beef reduces fat content while still being flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry crust

Phyllo dough is lower in fat than puff pastry.

Start by medium dicing the sirloin.

Set the diced sirloin aside.

Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet.

Add the diced sirloin to the skillet and saute over high heat until lightly browned and cooked through.

Set the beef to the side and return the skillet to the burner over high heat.

Add more olive oil to the skillet.

Add onions, celery, medium diced carrots, mushrooms, parsnips, and finely minced garlic to the skillet.

Mix and saute the vegetables together for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Add flour to the vegetables to make a roux and stir until combined.

Pour in the Guinness beer and mix well.

Add beef stock to the mixture.

Return the cooked sirloin to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Finish the mixture with parsley, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing until combined.

Place a sheet of puff pastry over the top of the skillet.

Trim off any excess puff pastry dough around the outside with a sharp paring knife.

Brush the top of the puff pastry with a whisked egg.

Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

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