Steak and Guinness Pie with Irish Soda Bread Topping

I have always loved meat pies.  I remember being excited when there was leftover roast beef because I knew we would have beef pot pie the next day.   And it doesn’t have to be beef, chicken pot pie or even a veggie pot pie works for me.  I am not sure why the meat pie tastes better than the lovely roast beef.   But maybe, it is the crust topping or maybe, the flavors have more time to marry.   Either way, I would rather have the meat pie than the roast.    And we have knocked it out of the park today with this beef Guinness pie and it’s perfect for St Patrick’s Day. 

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But of course, this beef Guinness pie is a very rich meat pie.   And the seasonings are amazing and the lager adds a roasted dark wheat taste.

What is White Soda Bread:

Soda bread is a quick bread that utilizes baking soda as a leavening agent instead of yeast.    And white soda bread contains white flour and most of the time buttermilk.   The acidy of the buttermilk activates the baking soda immediately so kneading is not recommended.    So a white soda bread makes it perfect as a topping for a steak and Guinness pie.

Guinness lager is not something we drink often but it seems to add to our St Patrick’s Day fun especially if we enjoy a couple of pints alongside this meal.    And we even have these awesome Guinness Irish Pint Glasses to continue the theme of the day.  Also, you could make Beef and Guinness Pie ahead of time.   And the White Soda Bread Topping can be added just prior to baking.  But you really don’t have to wait for St Paddy’s Day to enjoy this beef Guinness pie, it would be appreciated anytime.

What you will need to make this Beef Guinness pie:

Ingredients for steak and guinness pie:

• 1 ½ pounds lean beef, cut into bite-size cubes
• Salt
• 2 Springs fresh Rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 2-3 Tablespoons olive Oil
• Small Onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• Carrot, diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• Ground Black Pepper
• 11.2 ounce bottle of Guinness Lageer
• 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups Beef Stock

White Soda Bread Topping Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 Tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

 Equipment Needed:

• Batter Bowl
• Large Dutch Oven
• 9 X 9 Casserole Dish

How to Make this Steak and Guinness Pie with Irish Soda Bread Topping

Instructions for the Beef Guinness Pie:

This Steak and Guinness Pie with Irish Soda Bread Topping is also great for Sunday Supper or a weekend dinner.

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Steak and Guinness Pie with White Soda Bread Topping

Steak and Guinness Pie with Irish Soda Bread Topping is a nice option to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  It’s a rich beef Guinness pie, seasoned with Lager and topped with white soda bread.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: beef Guinness pie, Steak and Guinnes Pie, Steak and Guinness Pie with Irish Soda Bread Topping, White Soda Bread

Servings: 6

Calories: 532kcal

Author: Evelyn

Equipment

• Batter Bowl
• Dutch Oven
• 9 X 9 square baking dish

Ingredients

For the Beef and Guinness Filling

• 1 1/2 pounds lean beef cut into bite-size cubes
• salt
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves removed and chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion Diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 carrot diced
• 3 potatoes peeled and diced
• ground black pepper
• 1 11.2 oz bottle Guinness Lager
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups beef stock

For the White Soda Bread Topping

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons butter chopped into pieces
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

• Salt and pepper the steak cubes, drop into a batter bowl, add flour, seal and shake until well coated.
• Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven. Add meat and stir gently until all sides are brown. Add onions, carrots and potatoes and rosemary, cook until onions are soft, stirring as needed. Add the tomatoes, Guinness Lager, tomato paste, water and beef stock, heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed. Cook until veggies are tender and the sauce has reduced to a thick gravy.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Pour the meat and veggie mixture into a 9 X 9 casserole dish.
• Make the White Soda Bread Topping

For the White Soda Bread Topping

• Mix all dry ingredients, add butter and cut into the mixture using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
• Add buttermilk and stir until moist.
• Drop spoonfuls of Irish soda bread dough on top of the meat mixture in the 9 X 9 casserole dish.
• Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes until bread is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 1223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 9mg