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Savory Beef Stew Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

This savory beef stew pot pie combines tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and rich gravy all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. It's the perfect comfort food meal for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or when you crave serious comfort food with deep umami flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets puff pastry or pie crust
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown in batches until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually add beef broth while stirring constantly. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the beef to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until beef is tender. Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one sheet of pastry to line a 9-inch pie dish. Spoon the beef stew filling into the crust-lined dish.
  6. Cover with the second pastry sheet, crimping edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg and cut slits in the top for steam to escape. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Choose beef chuck roast for tenderness, don't rush browning for rich flavors, thicken with cornstarch if needed, and make ahead by preparing stew filling 2 days in advance.