Description
This Classic Steak Pie. Is the epitome of comfort food. Combining tender braised steak. With savory onions. And a rich, flavorful gravy. Wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry. It’s a dish. That brings warmth. And joy to any table. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner. Or a special gathering. This pie is sure to impress. The slow-cooked beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. And the simple, yet delicious ingredients come together. To create a harmonious blend of flavors. Each slice reveals a hearty. And satisfying filling. Encased in crisp pastry. Making it a meal. That’s both comforting. And memorable.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 kg braising steak, diced
2 onions, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
2 beef stock cubes mixed with 600 ml boiling water
375 grams sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
1 egg yolk, beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven to 160Β°C (140Β°C fan/gas 3).
Heat 1.5 tablespoons sunflower oil in a large casserole dish. Brown diced steak in batches. Set aside.
Add remaining oil. And cook onions for 5 minutes until colored.
Stir in flour until brown. Add steak, juices, and ketchup.
Pour in beef stock, season, simmer, cover, and bake for 2 hours until tender.
Preheat oven to 220Β°C (200Β°C fan/gas 7). Fill a pie dish with the meat mixture.
Brush the dish rim with beaten egg yolk. Cover with puff pastry, trim, and press edges.
Brush pastry with egg yolk, cut slits, and bake for 40 minutes until golden.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Substitute the plain flour. With a gluten-free flour blend. When thickening the filling. Make sure to use gluten-free beef stock cubes. And check that your ready-rolled puff pastry is gluten-free. As many brands now offer this option. This ensures the pie remains just as delicious. And safe. For those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs
