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The Ultimate Beef Pot Pie Guide: Classic Comfort Food Recipe

This classic beef pot pie combines tender beef chuck roast with hearty vegetables and rich gravy wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. It's the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485
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
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 store-bought pie crusts or homemade pastry dough
  • 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 them in batches until nicely 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. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5-2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and adjust seasoning. Let the filling cool slightly while you prepare the crust.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with one crust. Pour the beef filling into the crust. Cover with the second crust, crimping the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  7. Brush the top crust with beaten egg. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Choose chuck roast for tenderness, sear beef for flavor depth, cool filling before adding crust to prevent sogginess, and make filling ahead for easy assembly.