Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2011

Good. Added carrots and beans. Also used 2 bottles pale ale (and a bit of water) because not enough liquid. Used thyme, basil and oregano.

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Smiley

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2011

This was delicious and easier to make than I had expected. I used a ready-made pie crust and a deep dish 9" pan. I took the advice of other reviewers and left the saucepan covered during all of the simmering steps to preserve the fluids, and I used a bunch of cornstarch (which works better for me with gravies) instead of the flour when making the rue. Overall a big Superbowl Sunday hit!

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xayide

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Arlington, Virginia, USA

Living In: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2011

This was Awesome! I didn't quite follow the recipe as written, but I didn't change much. I used an imported beer from the UK (boddingtons). It came in a pint can and, after reading some of the reviews about too little liquid, I used all of it. I put the beef, onions and beer into a casserole and cooked in the oven for about 2 hours at 300f. I did this in the morning and left the meat in the cooling oven. This made the meat extremely tender and allowed the flavor from the beer to be fully absorbed. I transferred the meat, onions and beer to a saucepan and continued to follow the recipe exactly. I didn't change anything else and it was absolutely delicious! My husband had been waiting for me to make this pie for some time and he was not disappointed. He has not stopped talking about how good it tasted. This will definitely be a favorite in our family!

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ginny005

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2010

This pie was excellent as it is. Ever since I returned from Scotland I have been craving a meat pie. This pie hit the spot. Hearty and flavorful. Follow the recipe and you will be fine. I don't think people should rate this recipe if they have made changes.

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luvforbugs

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bakersfield, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2010

Not bad, but I think I don't like the combo of thyme, worchestershire and ale - a little too bitter. A chunk of cheddar and a bite of bread did help with the bitterness, though. I did add a little more garlic and a boullion cube. Next time I think I will add more garlic and onion and leave out the thyme and worchestershire.

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bakerk62

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: West Gardiner, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2010

Fanastic pie - my family loved it - I cooked the meat for 1 hour and add a litte bit of water and it pie meat and gravy was thick meaty I also added a 2 cups of extra mushrooms as we like them so much but that is a personal taste

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Ros

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2010

This pie was fantastic! I used a big can of Guinness, added some carrots and about 1/4 cup of ketchup for a little extra flavor. I think the longer you stew the meat, the better. Mine simmered for at least an hour. Super yummy!!

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Cynthia H

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Eugene, Oregon, USA

Living In: Kent, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

How do you prevent soggy bottom crust. I really want a top and bottom crust.

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Shar

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

The rating I gave was for the recipe as written. There was not enough liquid to cook the meat and the potatoes good and soft. I followed one review and added broth. But there was not enough liquid to add the flour to and make it creamy. I added cream of mush soup to try and make it creamy. I then added a lil more beer. But the beer was over powering. It gave it a funny after taste. It could have just been the beer I used. I may try and use red wine like person suggested, or a different beer. I think this recipe could be good, but just not as written.

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Jen Cantrell

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

I used leftover petite sirloin steaks that we grilled last night, only half the beer (I was reluctant to use all of it because I've had recipes turn out poorly with a whole bottle), a little more flour, and browning sauce (Kitchen Bouquet) instead of Worcestershire sauce. I'm convinced that browning sauce makes all beef based recipes like this taste better. And it sure was good, my fiance and I loved it! He said it was "somewhere between amazing and awesome." I can't imagine the pie turning out any better than it did.

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