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Traditional British Steak and Kidney Pie
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Difficult: Intermediate
Preparation Time:
30 Min.
30 Min.
Cooking Time:
180 Min.
180 Min.
Rest Time:
10 Min.
10 Min.
Total Time:
220 Min.
220 Min.
Description:
A quintessential British dish, Steak and Kidney Pie is a hearty and comforting meal. It features tender chunks of steak and kidney enveloped in a rich, savoury gravy, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry.
Ingredients:
Servings :
500
g
beef steak, cubed
250
g
lamb or beef kidney, cleaned and cubed
1
large onion, chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
carrots, chopped
2
tbsp
plain flour
500
ml
beef stock
1
tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1
tsp
thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1
sheet of ready-made puff pastry
1
egg, beaten (for glazing)
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 160°C.
In a large pan, brown the steak and kidney pieces. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until soft.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for a minute.
Gradually add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring continuously.
Return the meat to the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
Once the filling is cooked, let it cool slightly. Pour it into a pie dish.
Cover with puff pastry, sealing the edges. Make a small slit in the centre.
Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
Bake for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
To Serve:
Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. Accompany with mashed potatoes and steamed green beans for a complete meal.
Notes:
The pie can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Per Container:
Serving Amount
% Daily Value *
Calories 500 kcal
25
Total Fat 30 g
47
Saturated Fat 12 g
60
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
35
Sodium 500 mg
21
Total Carbohydrates 35 g
12
Dietary Fiber 2 g
8
Sugars 3 g
Protein 25 g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Data for reference only)