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🥧 Steak Pie with Mash, Beans, and Gravy

🍖 Ingredients:

For the Steak Pie:

• 600g (1.3 lbs) beef stewing steak (e.g., chuck or braising steak), diced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp flour

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 300ml beef stock

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 1kg potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet), peeled and chopped

• 50g butter

• 100ml milk or cream

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Beans:

• 1 can of baked beans (or homemade if you prefer)

For the Gravy:

• 2 tbsp meat drippings or butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 300ml beef stock

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: a splash of Worcestershire sauce or red wine

👨‍🍳 Method:

1. Make the Steak Filling (can be done ahead):

1. Heat oil in a heavy pan. Brown the beef in batches and set aside.

2. In the same pan, sauté onions until soft, add garlic, cook 1 minute.

3. Return beef to pan. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender and the sauce thickens.

2. Assemble the Pie:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Spoon the beef filling into a pie dish.

3. Cover with puff pastry, trim edges, and crimp.

4. Brush with beaten egg.

5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.

3. Make the Mash:

1. Boil potatoes until soft (about 15–20 mins).

2. Drain and mash with butter and milk/cream.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Heat the Beans:

• Gently warm beans in a saucepan over low heat.

5. Make the Gravy:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter or drippings.

2. Stir in flour, cook 2 minutes to make a roux.

3. Slowly whisk in beef stock.

4. Simmer until thickened, season to taste.

🍽️ Serving:

Serve a generous slice of steak pie with a scoop (or two) of mash, a ladle of beans on the side, and pour hot gravy over the top. Best enjoyed with a cold pint or a strong cup of tea!

Want a shortcut version or a specific variation (e.g. Guinness pie, cheesy mash, or spicy beans)? Let me know!