Beef and Guinness Hand Pies
A cozy and hearty recipe for crispy Irish beef and Guinness hand pies, prepared in a pressure cooker for fast tender results.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef gotta brown it up nice and juicy
- ½ cup onion finely chopped, for sweet flavor kicks
- 2 medium potatoes diced small so they cook up tender
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme brings that earthy note
- ½ cup sweet peas a pop of green and a touch of sweetness
- 1 bottle Guinness Stout the star that deepens the flavor big time
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce adds zing and depth
- Salt & pepper gotta season right to taste
- 2 packages deep dish pastry shells or your fave pie dough doubled (4 shells total), for wrapping it all up
- Milk just a splash for brushing on top to get that golden crust finish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Brown the ground beef with chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes, thyme, and peas to the skillet. Pour in the Guinness and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and let filling cool slightly.
- Roll out pastry on a floured surface, cut round circles, fit into pie pans, and spoon beef filling into each.
- Top with another pastry circle, seal edges with a fork, and poke slits for steam. Brush with milk.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For a more intense Guinness flavor, ensure not to rush the natural release of the pressure cooker.