Pub Style Steak Pie

Ingredients

• braising steak, cubed — 600g
• plain flour — 2 tbsp
• brown ale — 330ml
• beef stock — 300ml
• onion, finely chopped — 1 medium
• sunflower oil — 2 tbsp
• ready-rolled puff pastry — 320g
• egg, beaten — 1 medium
• Worcestershire sauce — 1 tbsp

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until seared, then remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Lower the heat, add the onion to the dish, and cook until soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Return the beef to the dish and sprinkle with the plain flour, stirring for 1 minute to coat.

4. 4

   Slowly pour in the ale and beef stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Transfer the beef mixture to a pie dish.

7. 7

   Roll out the puff pastry to cover the dish, trimming the edges and pressing firmly to seal. Cut a small slit in the centre to allow steam to escape.

8. 8

   Brush the pastry lid with the beaten egg.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.