Description
This English Steak and Mushroom Pie Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a family dinner. Tender beef and earthy mushrooms are encased in a flaky pastry, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the pie:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large brown onion, roughly chopped
- 1 kg gravy beef or stewing steak, trimmed and cubed
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 litre beef stock
- 400 g swiss brown mushrooms, chopped
For the pastry:
- 450 g plain flour
- 225 g salted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 150 ml cool water
- 1 large egg extra, lightly beaten
Instructions
- For the filling: Sauté onion, coat beef in flour mixture, cook beef with onion, add stock, simmer, add mushrooms, and cool mixture.
- To make the pastry: Process flour and butter, add egg yolks and water, form dough, and chill.
- To assemble: Preheat oven, roll out pastry, add filling, seal pie, brush with egg, and bake.
Notes
- Ensure to seal the pie edges properly to prevent filling leakage.
- Add more stock or water if gravy becomes too thick during cooking.