These Hearty Beef Pot Pies with Green Beans and Mashed Potato is the perfectly balanced meal for any occasion!
These Cottage-pie-inspired beef pot pies can be broken up into four categories: the filling, the pot pie pastry lids, and then the green beans and mashed potato sides. Start by browning the beef and then fry the onions, carrots and garlic. Make sure that the caramelization really comes through before moving on to the next step. If you’re pressed for time, make sure to start the filling in advance. It will need at least two hours to simmer, so you can even make it the day before and just refrigerate it overnight
We will be using puff pastry as the lid of the beef pot pies. When your filling is good to go, fill your dish up and carefully place the puff pastry as the lid. Make sure to seal the sides and egg wash the pastry. The egg will help that the pastry turns shiny and beautifully brown.
CHEF’S TIP FOR BEEF POT PIE LIDS
When working with puff pastry, make sure it is completely defrosted before attempting to roll it out. This way you will prevent any breaking or cracking in the pastry.
And finally, the green beans and potatoes are the perfect sides to these hearty beef pot pies. The green beans bring that extra crispness by sauteing them in garlic. While the mashed potatoes bring the creaminess. The perfect combination!
Hearty Beef Pot Pies with Green Beans & Mashed Potato
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 160 g Beef Goulash
- 80 g White Onion Finely chopped
- 50 g Carrots Cubed
- 10 g Garlic Chopped
- 15 ml Olive Oil
- 10 g Cake Flour
- 0.5 g Brown sugar
- 2 g Coarse Salt
- 1 g Tumeric
- 1 cube Beef Stock
- 1 Beer
For the Pot Pies
- 80 g Puff Pastry
- 0.25 Eggs each
For the Green Beans
- 100 g Green Beans Top and tail
- 5 g Garlic Chopped
- 5 ml Olive Oil
- 1 g Tumeric
For the Mashed Potato
- 200 g Potato Peeled and Cubbed
- 5 g Butter
- 15 ml Milk
- 1 g Tumeric
- 1 g Fine Salt
Instructions
For the Filling
- Heat oil in a large pot. Brown beef on all sides. Remove & set aside.
- Fry onions, carrots & garlic in the same pot. (add more oil if needed) Cook until golden & caramelized.
- Return meat & juices to the pan, add beer & beef stock. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat & simmer for approx 2 hours until tender & sauce has thickened.
For the Pies
- Spoon the beef mixture into serving dishes.
- Top with pastry lid, press down firmly on the sides to seal. Cut a small cross in the middle of the lid.
- Brush with beaten egg & bake @ 200'C for 20 minutes until golden.
For the Green Beans
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Add garlic & green beans & saute.
- Season with salt.
For the Mashed Potato
- Place mashed potato in a pot over medium heat. Stir to evaporate any excess water.
- Add butter & milk, stir through until creamy.
- Season with salt & pepper.