Sink your teeth into a taste of Aussie tradition with our hearty Beer and Beef Pie recipe. Tender chunks of beef, savory veggies, and a splash of beer create a mouthwatering filling, all encased in flaky, golden pastry. Follow our simple steps and treat yourself to a pie that’s packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• 800g beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 brown onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
• 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 250ml beer – Use your own home brew like this VB Clone Kit, or grab some beer from your local brewery or liquor store
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 sheets (29 x 29cm) frozen ready-rolled shortcrust quiche pastry, partially thawed.

Method

Step 1

Toss the beef pieces in the plain flour until evenly coated. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cook the beef, in batches, for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, carrots, garlic, and thyme, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onions have softened. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Return the browned beef to the pan. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chopped tomatoes, beer, and beef stock. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a bit longer to reduce it further. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line the base of a 6 cup-capacity ovenproof dish with one sheet of partially thawed shortcrust pastry. Trim any excess pastry. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the pastry in the dish. Top with the partially thawed puff pastry sheet, trimming any excess. Brush the pastry with the lightly whisked egg. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Serve hot.

And there you have it, a delicious Aussie Beer and Beef Pie. Perfect for any occasion, this hearty dish is sure to hit the spot.