Steak and Guinness Pie...oh my!

Since my last post was about the Guinness Storehouse, I figured I'd continue the theme and post about the most delicious dish I sampled in Ireland...Steak and Guinness pie.

On our second day in Ireland, while walking the streets of Dublin, we came across a lovely pub, The Ferryman Townhouse. An old Georgian building that overlooks the River Liffey, this charming pub looked inviting. Music could be heard from the sidewalk and when we opened the door, wonderful scents from the carvery greeted us.

Having difficulty choosing what to eat, the chef suggested the daily special. He said the Steak and Guinness pie was something you must try before you die. That was all the convincing I needed.  He had me sold with that slogan and gave me  a few chips on the side (that's french fries to most of you). I ordered a pint of McGargles local brew to wash down this delicious lunch.






This meal was by far the best I had in both trips to Ireland. It was mouth-watering delicious. The meat was so tender and flavourful. The pie crust added a nice texture to the stew. I highly recommend a trip to this pub while in Dublin. The atmosphere is delightful, the food and drink are unbeatable, and if you are too pickled at the end of the night, they have rooms upstairs.



Returning home, I thought I could try and recreate this dream dish. I searched on-line for a recipe. In hindsight, I wish I had asked the chef for his!








I found something similar on allrecipes.com (my go-to website for recipes) for a Beef, Mushroom and Guinness Pie. After reading all of the reviews, I tweaked it slightly and came up with this.

It definitely didn't look the same or taste as heavenly as the Ferryman's. For a first attempt, I'd say it wasn't half bad.








I enjoy cooking (and eating!) so it was fun to try this recipe. I figured that if it didn't turn out, at least I had the remaining Guinness to drink. I had to buy a 4 pack of tall boys as they didn't sell single cans at the local Beer Store. Steak and Guinness pie is a dish you must try in Ireland. I dare say it's even better than the fish and chips!


~MT