Downton Abbey Dinner–British Beef Pot Pie With Mushrooms and Port

I am a self-professed Downton Abbey junkie and I can’t wait for the new season to kick-off  January 5th.  I also can’t wait to make a very British meal in honor of my crazy fetish.  It’s a British Beef Pot Pie with Mushrooms and Port.  Oh the Crawley’s would be proud!  (all spoken in English accent).

It’s perfect for a cold winter night and this pie ooozes with a rich beefy flavor and a crisp flaky crust.  You can make the mixture ahead of time and let cool in the fridge until you are ready to assemble.  You can also substitute a hearty red wine instead of port.

British Beef Pot Pie With Mushrooms and Port

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• Author: Tonja Engen

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Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 Pounds chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1–2 Tbls. McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 2 Tbls. olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1-inch dice
• 1 celery stick, cut in 1-inch dice
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh minced thyme
• 1/2 tsp. fresh minced rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup port
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water (for the cornstarch mixture)
• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten

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Instructions

1. Sprinkle steak pieces with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add half the oil and beef in batches and cook for about 5 minutes, turning until brown; repeat with remaining beef until all has been browned and then set aside.
2. In the same pan, cook onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and saute for another 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and bay leaves, salt and pepper.
3. Add beef back into pan. Add stock, water, and port. Bring to a low simmer and cook on top of stove, uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the beef is fork tender.
4. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to beef and cook 4-5 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool completely.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill casserole with cooled beef mixture. Roll out puff pastry and place over top of casserole dish and crimp edges. Brush with egg wash. Make a slit in the top and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden.

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