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beer beef stew

Mini Beef Pot Pies | What's In My Fridge Door?

The Starving Chef
Whip up these Mini Beef Pot Pies for a flavorful and comforting meal using leftover ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course What's In My Fridge Door
Cuisine Beer, Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz stewing beef
  • 12 oz dark beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sheets puff pastry mostly thawed
  • 1 cup frozen peas, carrots and bean medley
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • ¼ cup garlic minced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 egg + 3 tablespoons water whisked
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil until shimmering, then add the beef cubes. Sear on all sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Do not cook the beef through, only sear it. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Using the oil and grease in the pan, sauté the onions until tender, then add the frozen vegetables. Stir in the veggies until mostly thawed, then add the celery, peppers, and garlic. Pour in the beer, sriracha, and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about ten minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour in the beef broth, lemon juice, paprika, and brown sugar. Stir until combined and boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer for another ten minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F while the soup simmers. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with some water. Arrange the seared beef into individual ramekins. Use a ladle to spoon the stew over the meat until the ramekins are filled.
  • Quickly cover each ramekin with a quarter of the puff pastry. Brush with the egg wash. Pop into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden. Let cool for 10-20 minutes before serving as the ramekins will be HOT. Enjoy!
Keyword beef, beer, puff pastry
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