Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie Best Recipes UK from bestrecipesuk.com
Introduction
Steak pie is a classic comfort food, perfect for cold winter evenings. It's a hearty dish that's sure to warm you up and fill you up. But what makes the best steak pie? It's all about the ingredients and the method. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make a delicious steak pie that's packed full of flavour.
Ingredients
To make the best steak pie, you'll need the following ingredients:
1kg stewing steak, cut into small pieces
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
500ml beef stock
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 sheets of shortcrust pastry
1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Here's how to make the best steak pie: 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. 2. Heat some oil in a large pan and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-10 minutes until softened. 3. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute. 4. Add the stewing steak and cook until browned on all sides. 5. Sprinkle over the cornflour and stir well. 6. Add the beef stock, bay leaf, dried thyme, tomato puree, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to the boil. 7. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened. 8. Remove the bay leaf and transfer the mixture to a large pie dish. 9. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and place it over the top of the pie dish. Trim off the excess pastry and crimp the edges. 10. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg. 11. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. 12. Serve hot with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
Here's the nutritional information for this recipe:
Calories: 550
Protein: 46g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations to help you make the best steak pie: - Use good quality stewing steak for the best flavour and texture. - You can add other vegetables to the pie, such as mushrooms or peas. - For a richer flavour, you can add a splash of red wine to the sauce. - If you prefer a puff pastry topping, you can use that instead of shortcrust pastry. - Leftover pie can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion
This recipe for the best steak pie is sure to become a family favourite. With its tender chunks of steak and rich, flavourful sauce, it's the perfect comfort food for cold winter evenings. Serve it up with some mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.
