Hearty Beef & Guinness Pie

Made with Our Premium Gravy Beef

When the weather cools down in Normanville, it’s time to bring out the comfort food — and nothing says autumn quite like a rich, slow-cooked beef pie.

This Hearty Beef & Guinness Pie is everything you want on a cooler night. Tender chunks of our premium gravy beef, slow-simmered in Guinness with herbs and vegetables, all tucked beneath golden flaky pastry.

It’s rustic. It’s satisfying. And it’s the kind of dinner that brings everyone back to the table.

Why Our Gravy Beef Makes the Difference

At Normanville Meat & Seafood, our gravy beef is cut from quality beef with just the right amount of marbling. That’s what gives you:

• Deep, rich flavour

• Beautifully tender meat after slow cooking

• A thick, glossy gravy without shortcuts

Low and slow is the secret — and good beef is non-negotiable.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1kg Normanville Meat & Seafood premium gravy beef, diced

• 2 tbsp plain flour

• Salt and cracked black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large brown onion, diced

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 330ml Guinness

• 1½ cups beef stock

• 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or enough to cover dish)

• 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)

Optional: Add mushrooms for extra depth.

Method

1. Coat the Beef

Toss the diced gravy beef in flour, salt and pepper until lightly coated.

2. Brown for Flavour

Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pot. Brown the beef in batches — don’t overcrowd the pan. Remove and set aside.

3. Build the Base

In the same pot, sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute.

4. Add the Good Stuff

Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the Guinness and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to cook off the alcohol slightly. Add beef stock, thyme and bay leaves.

5. Slow Cook

Cover and simmer gently for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the gravy has thickened beautifully.

Allow mixture to cool slightly.

6. Assemble the Pie

Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon filling into a pie dish. Top with puff pastry, trim edges, and press to seal. Brush with beaten egg and cut a small steam vent.

7. Bake

Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Creamy mashed potato

• Steamed greens

• Or just a big spoon and a healthy appetite

It’s even better the next day — if there’s any left.

Why Guinness?

Guinness adds richness and depth without overpowering the beef. It enhances the natural flavour of our gravy beef and creates that deep, comforting sauce everyone loves.

Don’t worry — the alcohol cooks off, leaving pure flavour behind.

Make It a Weekend Tradition

This is the kind of recipe made for slow Sundays, footy afternoons, or a cosy family dinner after a long day.

And it all starts with quality meat.

Pop into Normanville Meat & Seafood and grab our premium gravy beef — or order online for convenient click & collect.

Because great pies don’t happen by accident.

They start at your local butcher.