Brisket Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup beef broth rich and flavorful
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional but recommended for depth)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6–8 tablespoons ice water
• Fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon
• Bay leaves, 2 leaves
• Fresh rosemary (optional), 1 teaspoon chopped
• Black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon crushed
• Cornstarch or flour, 1 tablespoon