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The Ultimate Beef & Mushroom Pie

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A comforting Beef & Mushroom Pie with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Beef chuck (1 kg / 2.2 lbs)
  • Mushrooms (400 g / 14 oz)
  • Onion (1 large)
  • Garlic (4 cloves)
  • Carrots (2 medium)
  • Beef broth (500 ml / 2 cups)
  • Red wine (150 ml / 2/3 cup)
  • Olive oil (2 tbsp)
  • Thyme (1 tsp, fresh or dried)
  • Bay leaves (2)
  • Puff pastry (2 sheets)
  • Egg (1, for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables by dicing your onion, carrots, and mushrooms.
  2. Brown the beef in a heavy-bottomed pot with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté the onions first, then add garlic, carrots, and mushrooms.
  4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring everything together by adding beef, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth.
  6. Thicken the filling if needed with cornstarch slurry.
  7. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  8. Assemble the pie with puff pastry in a pie dish, fill with beef mixture, and cover with another pastry sheet.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool and serve after resting for 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve with buttery mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad. For a twist, try adding different cheeses or extra veggies.

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Keywords: beef pie, mushroom pie, comfort food, baking, French cuisine

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