Mary Makes It Easy Steak And Stout Pie
Introduction
If you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, you can't go wrong with steak and stout pie. This classic British dish is a favorite among meat lovers, and for good reason. The combination of tender beef, rich gravy, and flaky pastry is simply irresistible. But if you're intimidated by the thought of making your own pie from scratch, don't worry. Mary Berry, one of the UK's most beloved cooks, has a recipe that will make it easy for you to create a delicious steak and stout pie in no time.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make Mary Berry's steak and stout pie:
- 1.5 kg braising steak, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500 ml stout
- 500 ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 500g ready-made shortcrust pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make Mary Berry's steak and stout pie:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/Gas 5.
- Toss the cubed beef in the flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the beef in batches until golden brown all over. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
- Add the onions and garlic to the frying pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add to the casserole dish.
- Pour the stout into the frying pan and bring to the boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour into the casserole dish.
- Add the beef stock, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves to the casserole dish. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the casserole dish with a lid and cook in the preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick and rich. Remove the bay leaves.
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it's large enough to cover the top of the casserole dish.
- Brush the rim of the casserole dish with beaten egg and place the pastry over the top. Trim the edges and press down to seal.
- Make a small hole in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Variations
If you want to switch things up, you can try making this recipe with chicken instead of beef. Simply swap out the beef for chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time to 1-1.5 hours. You can also experiment with different vegetables, such as mushrooms, carrots, and peas.
Conclusion
With Mary Berry's recipe, making a delicious steak and stout pie has never been easier. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for cold winter nights, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household. So why not give it a try today?