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Crispy Irish Beef and Guinness Hand Pies

Flaky puff pastry hand pies filled with tender Guinness-infused beef, perfect for snacks or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: European, Irish
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb beef stew meat finely diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Guinness beer
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • flour for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or sauté pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots.
  2. Add diced beef and brown on all sides.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  5. Roll puff pastry and cut into squares.
  6. Spoon filling onto each square, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly on wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with mustard sauce or gravy.