Beef and Guinness Pie

Directions

• Cut the Gravy Beef into bite sized cubes.
• Heat the butter in a pot and cook the onion until soft and golden.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Remove the mix from the fry pan.
• Reheat the pot and brown the meat in batches.
• Add all the meat back into the pot and add the flour, stir until all the meat is coated well.
• Add the beef stock and Guinness and stir until the mixture forms a thick smooth sauce.
• Add the beef and heat until simmering.
• Add the onions and garlic, and the carrots.
• Place a lid on the pot and simmer gently for 1 and a half hours stirring occasionally.
• Close to serving time, take the lid off and simmer so it reduces and thickens.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
• Pour the mixture into a pie dish and spread so it is even.
• Place a sheet of puff pastry on top and cook until golden.
• Serve the beef and guinness pie with mashed potato and a pint!
• Recipe Tips and Hints:
• Beef and Guinness Pie stew mix  is suitable to freeze for up to six months.
• This can be made in the slow cooker.  Follow the directions for browning – then place the mix in the slow cooker adding the stock, beer and vegetables.  Cook on low for 6 – 8 hours on on high for 5 hours.