Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Classic Beef Pot Pie, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. With its flaky, golden crust encasing a rich filling of tender beef and savory vegetables, this dish promises to be a hit at your dining table. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this recipe is not only hearty but also a delightful way to bring everyone together. Whether you’re preparing it ahead of time or baking it fresh, this pot pie will undoubtedly become a beloved staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 lb organic chuck beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour, separated
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and thickly sliced
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine (for cooking)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz baby yellow potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3/4 cup petite peas, thawed
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg yolk, beaten for brushing
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown seasoned beef chunks for about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pot.
- Sauté chopped onion, carrots, celery, parsnip, and garlic until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir in tomato paste, red wine, and beef broth; return beef to the pot and simmer for about 90 minutes.
- Fold in baby potatoes and peas; remove bay leaves.
- Transfer filling to a baking dish, roll out puff pastry over the top, trim edges, brush with egg yolk.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg