Individual Beef & Stout Pot Pies

Craving cozy comfort food as the chill of winter lingers? These Beef & Stout Pot Pies with a flaky, blue cheese crust are the answer! Imagine tender beef simmered in rich stout broth, all nestled beneath a perfect flaky crust. These individual pot pies are an excellent choice for those days when you want something cozy and warm.

Tender chunks of beef mingle with a medley of vibrant vegetables, all simmering in a rich beef and Irish stout broth. Since these pot pies are already packed with protein, carbs, and veggies, round out your meal with a crisp green salad or a light and vibrant starter like this Butternut Squash Soup. It's the perfect balance of cozy comfort and fresh flavors.

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Contents:

• Ingredient Notes
• Recommended tools
• How to make this recipe
• Make Ahead Tips
• More comfort food recipes
• Mini Beef & Stout Pot Pies

Ingredient Notes

The full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

• Lean beef: Any type of steak you like will work for this recipe. I prefer to use something relatively lean, like a NY Strip Steak.
• Puff pastry: While another brand will work,  I'd recommend using Dufour if you can find it!  It's an all-butter version and just a little bit flakier than other options!
• Stout beer: I often use Guinness as I can buy single cans at my grocery store. Any very dark beer will work for this recipe.
• Tomato paste: Buying tomato paste in a tube makes it much easier when a recipe only calls for a small amount. You can find it in this packaging at most grocery stores.
• Egg: You can also use liquid eggs or egg whites. If you use liquid egg whites, the crust won't be quite as shimmery.
• Crumbled blue cheese: I use blue cheese in salads so I buy the pre-crumbled version. You can also buy a block and crumble it yourself.

How to make this recipe

The full printable recipe card is below, but let’s walk through the details before you start cooking.

This recipe involves a few steps, so let's talk strategy! Think "mise en place"—the French secret weapon for stress-free cooking. It's all about getting everything organized before you even start prepping. Trust me, prepping your ingredients and having everything at your fingertips will make your life much easier!

Step 6 | Make the crust. When you are ready to start the crust, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the puff pastry into two even pieces and roll each lightly with a rolling pin.  Sprinkle one half of each piece with blue cheese. Fold the unsprinkled side over the sprinkled side. Lightly roll each piece with a rolling pin again. At this point, you can just use the rectangular pieces as they are. They will hang over the edges of the pans as you see in the photos. If you prefer a neater presentation, you can cut the sheets into rounds slightly larger than the pan. I like this option, but sometimes as it cooks, the puff pastry sinks into the pan a bit, so it doesn't puff as nicely. Either way works just fine!   

More comfort food recipes

If you are looking for other comfort food recipes, check out these reader favorites:

• Bolognese Sauce. Homemade Bolognese Sauce creates comfort food in a bowl. This version combines ground beef and pork for a hearty sauce that's perfect on a cold winter day!  
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup. This rich and creamy loaded baked potato soup gives you all your favorite baked potato flavors packed into a comforting and warming meal. It's the perfect recipe for a chilly day!

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This post was originally published in February 2018. It was updated in February 2025 with some new information and photos. No changes were made to the original recipe.