Beef and Mushroom Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup apple vinegar (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Herbs (thyme, rosemary, bay leaf)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Sear seasoned beef cubes in olive oil until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until soft; add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in flour, tomato paste, herbs, broth, and vinegar; return beef to pot.
- Simmer covered for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.
- Cool filling before assembling pie with rolled-out crust.
- Bake at 400°F for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Helpful Notes:
- For variations, substitute beef with chicken or lentils for a vegetarian option. Enhance nutrition by adding diced carrots or peas to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg