Description
Hearty beef pot pie delivers classic comfort with rich, savory filling nestled beneath a golden, flaky crust. Homemade goodness promises warmth and satisfaction in each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 0.5 inch cubes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pastry and Thickening Agents:
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup butter
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gently unfurl the bottom pastry layer into a generously sized pie dish, ensuring smooth coverage. Carefully refrigerate the prepared base alongside the top crust to maintain optimal temperature and texture. Warm the oven to a steady 350°F (175°C).
- Select a robust skillet and melt butter over medium-high temperature. Introduce seasoned beef cubes into the heated pan, accompanying them with diced onions. Allow the meat to develop a rich, caramelized exterior through careful sautéing.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, chopped carrots, green peas, and minced garlic into the skillet. Continue cooking the medley until vegetables begin to soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reduce cooking temperature to low.
- Create a clear space within the skillet, tilting to gather cooking liquids. Delicately sprinkle flour across the liquid, whisking to eliminate potential lumps. Gradually pour beef broth, integrating the liquid thoroughly with meat and vegetable mixture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and complementary seasonings. Stir carefully, allowing the mixture to simmer gently until the gravy transforms into a luxurious, thickened consistency.
- Retrieve the chilled pie crust and generously ladle the prepared filling, ensuring even distribution across the pastry base.
- Delicately drape the reserved top crust over the filled pie. Crimp the edges meticulously to seal the delectable contents. Position the assembled pie into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the crust achieves a golden, appetizing complexion.
- Extract the pie from the oven and permit it to rest, allowing flavors to settle and filling to stabilize. Wait a brief 10 minutes before serving to ensure perfect texture and temperature.
Notes
- Chill pie dough before baking to ensure a flaky, tender crust that holds its shape perfectly.
- Brown beef at high heat to lock in rich, deep flavors and create a caramelized exterior that adds complexity to the filling.
- Sauté vegetables until slightly tender to prevent them from becoming mushy during the baking process.
- Whisk flour carefully into pan liquid to create a smooth, lump-free gravy that thickens the pie filling beautifully.
- Crimp pie edges tightly to seal in all the delicious juices and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Let the pie rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg