Mini Steak and Ale Pies

These mini steak and ale pies are filled with tender beef, rich Guinness stout, pearl onions, and wrapped in a flaky buttery crust. Whether you serve them as a main side with some potatoes or make them as hand pies, they will be a crowd pleaser for sure!

Steak and Ale Pie

March is still pretty chilly in most places so even though you are celebrating Spring arriving and possibly St. Patrick’s Day, you need something hearty and warm. 

My Beef Guinness Mini Pies are just the things you are looking for! Hearty shredded beef, cooked in a rich sauce and studded with vegetables can be served as is or tucked into flaky, portable packages.

Doesn’t the sound of that get your belly rumbling and your mouth drooling? Now this recipe may seem long, but I am of the mind to prep ahead so I have lots of options on hand when the mood strikes.

These Beef and Guinness hand pies are no exception!

Serve them alongside these Irish Deviled Eggs, these Reuben Sliders, and wash it down with a Guinness Blond Beer Margarita!

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Just like when Brooks makes his citrus-scented pork carnitas, we make them on a Sunday afternoon and then enjoy them all week long or freeze them for another occasion. 

Freezing in individual or smaller portions makes it easier to serve on those busy nights too! This Beef and Guinness Roast can be made on a weekend and enjoyed later:)

How to make Guinness Pie

To make the beef hand pies, we need to start by cooking the beef. It won’t cook through and be tender if you cook it in the pastry, so we need to cook it ahead of time.

Perfect for making a large roast, having it for dinner, and then freezing the rest for tacos or for making these Irish pasties!

Make the Guinness Marinated Beef

1. Brown your chuck roast (2-3 pounds) in olive oil and then remove to a plate while you prep the rest of the sauce. 
2. In the same pot, add the pearl onions, carrots, and peas. Add in the broth and that delicious Guinness. Stir to combine and scrape off the yummy brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
3. Return your beef to the pot and bake until the meat is tender and the broth/beer combination has reduced into a glossy, thick sauce.

At this point, you can serve the Beef and Guinness as is, along with some creamy mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, or you can save for the mini pies I’m making right now.

Either way, this roast will blow you away! It will certainly keep me warm on a chilly night while I’m sipping a beer.

While getting this recipe together I discovered that Guinness now has a blonde ale that is just as delicious as the Draught Stout. If you like Guinness it is a must try!

Assemble the steak and ale pies

If you are making the Beef Guinness Mini Pies shown here, make sure you have your pie crusts ready to go.

I love a homemade pie crust just as much as the next person but if you are not inclined to make one, don’t already have one prepped in the freezer, or are running short on time, buy some already prepped in the refrigerator section of your store. No shame in that game at all!!

I actually stock up on pie crust and puff pastry when it goes on sale and store it in my fridge for just such occasions.

How to make Steak and Ale Pies

1. Preheat the oven.
2. Grab your muffin pan and some circle cookie cutters. You will need two different sizes or you can use a plastic cup like me. The pies need two sets of crusts, one set slightly larger which is the bottom crust. It will make a “cup” to hold the filling while the other will top the pie.
3. Place the larger crust in the muffin pan and press to make sure it’s all the way to the bottom.
4. Add the filling in the larger crust leaving a little room for the sauce.
5. Add a little sauce and some vegetables and top with the smaller crust.
6. Crimp the edges to seal, and place in a muffin pan that has been coated with non-stick spray. Make sure to cut a little opening in the top to release the steam while they are baking. 
7. Brush the edges with a beaten egg and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove and let them cool briefly before grabbing a few.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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What’s the best ale to cook with?

I prefer to make these with the classic Guinness stout but feel free to use your favorite ale or beer!

The Beef Guinness mini pies can be served by themselves and can be portable but I like these on a small plate. If you are looking for something portable a hand pie is perfect! 

Whether you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or if you just really like Beef Guinness Mini Pies for a Thursday meal, grab this recipe!

If you are in the mood to make these Beef Guinness Mini Pies into turnovers for your lunch box or a portable snack while also holding your Guinness, add the filling to puff pastry and bake.

Look how gorgeous they turn out!!

Can you freeze them?

You can certainly freeze these after making the filling and making the pies before cooking them. Just be sure to store them in an air tight container and bake fully before serving.

The best way is to freeze the pies after filling and baking. That way, you just need to reheat and serve!

How to make an egg wash

I beat one egg and add either a tablespoon of milk or water to think it out. After that, just brush on the pastry right before cooking and your crust will come out golden brown and gorgeous!

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