RCI-BR.006.0062.001
Steak and Ale Pie
Cuisine of the United Kingdom Steak and Ale Pie
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- g/2lbs Scotch beef stewing steak900 unit
- vegetable oil1 unit
- onion1 mediumpeeled and diced
- plain flour1 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
- handful fresh thyme1 unitmarjoram and chopped parsley
- English mustard1 tsp
- bay leaf1 unit
- salt and cracked black pepper1 unit
- (¼ pint) beef stock150 ml
- (¼ pint) ale125 ml
- (1 lb) puff pastry450 g
Method
1
Cut the beef into cubes about 2.5 cm (1 in) square.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, without colouring.
3
Add beef, making sure the meat is at room temperature first, and cook until medium brown.
4
Stir in the flour and cook until dark brown (about 1 minute)
5
Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, marjoram, mustard, bay leaf and seasoning.
6
Slowly add beef stock and ale then bring to the boil.
7
Simmer gently until beef is almost tender, approximately 1 ½ hours.
8
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6).
9
Remove meat from heat, skim off any fat, adjust seasoning and add fresh chopped parsley.
10
Place in pie dish or individual dishes. Cover pie dish (or dishes) with the pastry and trim edges.
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is well-risen and golden brown.