Beef and Ale Pie

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Season beef with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches and set aside.
3. 3
   In the same dish, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the brown ale and beef stock.
5. 5
   Return beef to the dish, add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook in the oven for 90 minutes until beef is tender.
6. 6
   Remove from oven, discard bay leaves, and let cool slightly. Transfer mixture to a pie dish.
7. 7
   Increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Cover the filling with puff pastry, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
8. 8
   Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crispy.