Description
A hearty and flavorful beef pie with tender meat and flaky pastry, perfect for comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Brown the beef in batches until well-seared.
- Sauté onions and carrots until softened.
- Add flour and curry powder, then gradually stir in stock.
- Simmer until beef is fork-tender but still holds its shape.
- Cool filling completely if making ahead.
- Assemble pie with bottom and top crust.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F until golden.
Notes
- Filling can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Keep all pastry ingredients cold for maximum flakiness.
- For gluten-free version, use alternative pastry and cornstarch.
- Can be frozen in individual portions.
- Beef should be fork-tender but not falling apart.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef pie, curry beef pie, savory pie, comfort food, make-ahead meal
