Description

Nothing beats the comfort of a flaky, golden beef and mushroom pie filled with tender chunks of slow-cooked beef, hearty mushrooms, and a rich, herb-infused gravy. Whether you need a quick dinner idea, a cozy weekend meal, or a make-ahead freezer favorite, this easy recipe delivers every time. With a crispy puff pastry lid and deeply savory filling, it’s one of those timeless dinner ideas that never disappoints. Perfect for hearty food lovers, weeknight meals, or impressing guests with a classic homemade pie.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup red wine (or extra beef stock)

2 cups beef stock

2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, carrots, and mushrooms; cook until softened.

3. Stir in tomato paste and flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw taste.

4. Deglaze with red wine, then pour in beef stock. Return beef to pot. Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

5. Simmer covered on low for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender and gravy thickens.

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.

7. Transfer filling to a pie dish. Cover with puff pastry, trim edges, and brush with egg.

8. Cut a slit in the center of the pastry. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden.

9. Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra richness, use all-butter puff pastry and a splash of Worcestershire sauce in the filling.

You can make the filling 1–2 days ahead and refrigerate; assemble and bake the pie fresh.

Letting the pie rest before cutting helps the filling set and prevents it from spilling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: beef and mushroom pie, easy dinner recipe, puff pastry pie, hearty beef pie, comfort food