Description

This Beef and Mushroom Pie is a savory comfort dish with tender beef chunks, earthy mushrooms, and a rich gravy encased in golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for cozy dinners or cold nights, it’s a meal that satisfies on every level.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef

10 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef stock or broth

1/2 cup red wine (optional)

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.

2. In the same pot, add more butter if needed. Cook diced onion until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.

3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture has evaporated.

4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes, then gradually stir in beef stock and wine (if using).

5. Return beef to the pot. Add thyme and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thick.

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer filling to a baking dish and let cool for 10 minutes.

7. Place puff pastry over the filling. Trim edges and seal. Cut slits for steam and brush with egg wash.

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the filling cool before adding puff pastry to prevent it from melting.

Don’t skip browning the beef—it adds rich, caramelized flavor.

For a glossy top, be generous with the egg wash.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 540
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: savory pie, beef dinner, puff pastry pie