Steak and Irish Stout Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Irish stout
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef and pork cubes in batches. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in the Irish stout and let simmer until reduced by half. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Return the beef and pork cubes to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12x16-inch rectangle. Place the puff pastry over the meat mixture, trimming the edges to fit. Brush with the beaten egg.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the meat is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 530
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 45g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and hearty
• Rich and flavorful
• Perfect for a cold winter night
• Can be easily prepared ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This pie was absolutely delicious! The beef and pork were so tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful."
• "I love the combination of the Irish stout and the meat. It's a unique and satisfying dish."
• "This pie is a bit time-consuming to prepare, but it's well worth the effort. My guests raved about it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a good quality Irish stout for the best flavor.
• If you don't have time to brown the meat in batches, you can do it all at once. However, the meat will be less evenly browned.
• Make sure to season the meat with salt and pepper to taste before browning.
• If you don't have puff pastry, you can use a pre-made pie crust.