"This Pub-Style Guinness Beef Pie is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Steeped in tradition and incredible taste, it's a true show-stopper of a dish. Much of it can be made in advance!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Perfect pie dough (link to recipe below) (you will have enough for two pie crusts, top and bottom)
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2 oz porcini mushrooms (dried)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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3 lb brisket (cut into bite-size chunks)
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2 onions (chopped)
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3 large carrots (chopped)
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1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dar)
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 11.2 oz bottle Guinness
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2 beef bouillon cubes
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1½ cup beef stock
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 sprig thyme (fresh)
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1 bay leaf (fresh)
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2 sprigs parsley (fresh)
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4 strips bacon (smoked, thick-cut)
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8 oz mushrooms (sliced or halved)
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2 tbsp butter (for greasing the pan, or cooking spray)
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1 egg yolk (plus 1 tbsp water (make an egg wash in a small bowl))
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Coarse sea salt (for topping)