Steak, Guinness® and Oyster Pie
Steak, Guinness and Oyster Pie is a hearty Irish main course of slow-braised stewing steak in rich Guinness gravy, crowned with briny oysters under golden pastry. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions, browns the garlic and simmers the beef hands-free, building deep pub-style flavour in one bowl. Ideal for a comforting weekend dinner with friends.
About this recipe
Steak, Guinness and Oyster Pie Thermomix TM7 brings the soul of a traditional Irish pub kitchen into your home with remarkable ease. This recipes for a rich, slow-simmered pie starts with cubes of stewing steak browned with garlic and onions, then braised in dark Guinness until the sauce turns malty, glossy and thick. Just before baking, fresh oysters tuck into the filling, releasing a gentle brininess that lifts the whole pie — a pairing beloved in Ireland for generations. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes this quick weeknight dinner upgrade or leisurely weekend centrepiece genuinely simple: onions are chopped in seconds, the flour and stock blend without lumps, and the filling simmers unattended with steady heat. Serve it piping hot with buttery mash or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the Guinness gravy. Whether for St. Patrick's Day, a cold Sunday lunch or a dinner party that needs a showstopper, this pie delivers restaurant-quality comfort from a single mixing bowl.
Preparation tips
- Cut the stewing steak into generous, even cubes so each piece braises uniformly in the Guinness; uneven pieces release their juices at different rates and the smaller ones will turn dry before the larger ones are tender.
- Chill the pastry-lined pie dish before adding the cooling filling, and brush the rim with beaten egg so the lid seals tightly and puffs into an even golden dome rather than shrinking at the edges.
- For a milder family version, simply omit the oysters and stir a teaspoon of Dijon mustard through the Guinness filling; the sauce stays rich and savoury while staying kid-friendly and budget-conscious.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free variation: replace the Guinness with an equal quantity of dark beef stock plus a spoonful of molasses and a splash of balsamic vinegar, recreating the malty depth while keeping the steak pie completely alcohol-free.
- Festive winter variation: add diced carrot, parsnip and a sprig of thyme to the Guinness filling, and top the pie with a lattice of puff pastry for a showstopping Christmas or St. Patrick's Day centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo guides you step by step through the Guinness pie filling, from browning the steak to adding the oysters. [Guided Cooking]
- Built-in precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the plain flour directly into the bowl for a lump-free sauce. [Built-In Scale]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free simmering - The TM7 stews the steak in Guinness unattended while you line the pie dish with pastry. [Hands-Free]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves evenly in seconds, with no tears at the worktop. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Temperature control - Precise heating keeps the beef stock simmering gently so the Guinness reduction never burns. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- stewing steak
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic cloves
- onions
- plain flour
- beef stock cube
- water
- Guinness®