Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this classic British Steak and Onion Pie. Tender stewing beef, savory onions, and a hearty ale-infused gravy, all encased in buttery puff pastry, create a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup dark ale or stout (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Stewing Beef:
Onion Mixture:
Pastry:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss beef with flour and seasonings: Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Brown the beef: Brown the beef in batches in a skillet. Set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, ale, and thyme.
- Cook in the oven: Simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the pie: Cool, spoon into a dish, cover with puff pastry, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of stout and beef broth.
- You can make the filling a day ahead and refrigerate it before assembling the pie.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and peas for a classic British meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
