Recipe
Sausage & Mash Pie
A cosy sausage and mash pie with rich onion gravy and a golden potato topping - proper comfort food for weeknights.
Beef and Oyster Ale Pie
In the Oven
serves 4
Beef and Oyster Ale Pie is a practical, flavour-forward recipe designed for home kitchens. The method keeps prep straightforward while building depth through proper seasoning, controlled heat, and sensible cooking order.
Expect clear stage-by-stage cooking with an emphasis on texture and finish, so the final dish is consistent and easy to serve. Adjust salt, acidity, and garnish to taste, and pair with your preferred sides for a complete meal.
30 mins prep20 mins cook2 hrs 30 mins total
Season the beef and brown in a pan.
Add bacon, vegetables, and flour. Stir well.
Pour in ale, simmer with bouillon and potatoes.
Add tarragon, cool mixture.
Fill pie dish, add oysters.
Top with puff pastry, brush with egg.
Bake until golden-brown.
Serve with green vegetables.
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