Homemade Beef Pot Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
14 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour, 8 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 1 pound bottom round slices, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
Directions
  1. In a food processor, add 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir with a spoon.
  2. Add 2 sticks of cold unsalted butter, which have been cut into 1/2-inch cubes, to the food processor. Process for about 20 seconds. Stir well.
  3. Add 1 more cup of flour, then pulse for about 15 seconds.
  4. Remove the flour and butter mixture to a large bowl. Pour the ice water on top. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together. Use your hands to form it into a ball.
  5. Using a dough scraper, cut the dough into two equal portions, and store them in plastic bags (or plastic wrap) in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  6. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the remaining 1/2 stick of butter. Add the beef. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pot, and set aside.
  7. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot. Stir well. Allow these ingredients to cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the beef broth, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Return the beef to the pot as well.
  9. Heat over medium heat, and then cover with a lid. Cook for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour. Stir well, and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  11. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  12. Remove the dough from the fridge, and allow it to sit out for 5 minutes.
  13. Roll out both pieces of dough to be about 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
  14. Place one piece of dough on the bottom of the pie dish, and press it into the dish. Using a knife, cut the excess dough, and discard it. Poke a few holes in the bottom crust with a fork.
  15. Using a spoon, scoop the beef mixture into the crust. Top with chopped parsley.
  16. Top the pie with the remaining dough. Press the edges of the dough together to stick. Use your fingers or a fork to crimp the edges. Using a knife, remove the excess dough, and discard it. Poke a few holes in the top crust dough with a fork.
  17. Prepare the egg wash, and brush the top crust with it.
  18. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.