Beef and Guinness Pie

Ingredients

• 4 14-ounce deep bowls or ramekins (4 to 5 inches wide or similar-capacity ovenproof dishes
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons brined green peppercorns
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 garlic cloves
• + 11 more ingredients
• • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck
  • Rough puff pastry dough
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 cup Guinness or other Irish stout
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Pat beef dry. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add beef, turning to coat, then shake off excess and transfer to a plate. Heat oil in a wide 5- to 6-quart ovenproof heavy pot over moderately high heat until just sm...

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