Description
A hearty savory pie filled with tender beef, caramelized mushrooms, and rich gravy, encased in a golden pastry crust—perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs beef chuck (1-inch cubes)
8 oz sliced mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp flour (for roux)
2 pre-made shortcrust pastry sheets (16 oz total)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cube beef chuck and season with salt and pepper
Dice onions and mince garlic
Roll out pastry sheets on lightly floured surface
Heat olive oil in Dutch oven, brown beef in batches (4-5 minutes per side)
Remove meat, melt butter, sauté onions until translucent
Add garlic, then cook and stir mushrooms until moisture evaporates
Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over mixture, stir for 2 minutes
Gradually add beef broth while whisking, simmer until thickened
Stir in browned beef, transfer mixture to pie dish
Cover with top pastry crust, flute edges
Bake for 45 minutes until golden
Cool slightly before serving
Notes
Use a Dutch oven for even browning
Add fresh thyme (1 tsp) for extra depth
Leftovers can be stored in fridge for 3 days
Use gluten-free pastry if dietary restrictions apply
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Beef Recipes
- Method: Baking, Braising
- Cuisine: Homestyle
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 4500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg