Guinness Beef Hand Pies

Rich, savory beef slow-simmered in a Guinness-infused gravy, tucked inside flaky pastry and baked until golden. These rustic Irish-inspired hand pies are portable, comforting, and perfect for March gatherings or campsite pub vibes.

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 1 lb beef stew meat or beef chuck, finely diced
• Salt & black pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup carrots, finely diced
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp flour
• ¾ cup Guinness stout
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• ½ tsp rosemary
• ½ cup frozen peas

For the Pastry

• 1 package refrigerated pie crust (or puff pastry for extra drama)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

 Directions

1️⃣ Make the Filling (20–25 minutes)

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef well (this builds flavor).
3. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste and flour. Cook 1 minute.
5. Pour in Guinness and beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
6. Add thyme and rosemary. Simmer 15 minutes until thick and saucy.
7. Stir in peas and cool mixture slightly.

👉 The filling should be thick, not soupy.

2️⃣ Assemble the Hand Pies

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Roll out pie crust and cut into 4–6 inch circles.
3. Spoon 2–3 Tbsp filling into center of each circle.
4. Fold over to form half-moons.
5. Crimp edges with fork to seal.
6. Brush tops with egg wash.
7. Cut small slits in top for steam.

3️⃣ Bake

Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Cool slightly before serving (molten beef lava is real 😄).

Serve With

• Mustard or horseradish sauce
• Simple green salad
• Colcannon or roasted potatoes
• A glass of stout (for authenticity, obviously)

Wheels & Meals Signature Twists

• Shortcut Version: Use leftover beef stew
• Extra Irish: Add shredded Irish cheddar inside
• Mini Version: Make appetizer-sized pies
• No Guinness? Sub beef broth + splash Worcestershire

Estimated Nutrition (Per Hand Pie – Makes 6)

• Calories: ~390
• Protein: ~18g
• Carbs: ~28g
• Fat: ~22g