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English Steak and Mushroom Pie Recipe

English Steak and Mushroom Pie Recipe
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A classic English Steak and Mushroom Pie recipe featuring tender stewing beef and earthy mushrooms simmered in rich gravy, encased in buttery homemade shortcrust pastry. Perfect for a hearty meal, this pie delivers comforting flavors with a golden, flaky crust.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 kg gravy beef or stewing steak, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes (2¼ pounds)
  • ¼ cup plain flour (all-purpose flour) (35g / 1oz)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 litre beef stock (plus a little extra) (4 cups)
  • 400 g swiss brown mushrooms (cremini/baby bella/chestnut), chopped roughly

For the Pastry

  • 450 g plain flour (all-purpose flour) (1 pound)
  • 225 g salted butter (8oz)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 150 ml cool water (5 fl oz)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large casserole pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until softened and translucent.
  2. Coat the Beef: In a bowl, mix the plain flour, salt, and pepper. Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Brown the Beef: Increase heat to high and add the coated beef to the pan with the onion. Cook until the beef is sealed and browned on all sides.
  4. Simmer with Stock: Pour in enough beef stock to cover the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Reduce the Gravy: Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 30 minutes to reduce the gravy until it thickens. Add extra stock or water if the gravy becomes too thick. The liquid should reduce by about half.
  6. Add Mushrooms and Cool: Once the beef is tender, adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in the chopped mushrooms. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
  7. Make the Pastry: In a food processor, pulse the flour and butter until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add egg yolks and pulse just to combine. With the processor on low, gradually add cool water until the dough begins to clump.
  8. Form the Dough: Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring it together with your hands. On warm days, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling out.
  9. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced) / 400°F.
  10. Roll Out Base: Roll out half of the pastry on a floured surface to about 3-4 mm thickness and large enough to fit the bottom and sides of a 24 cm (9.5 inch) pie dish with a slight overhang. Line the bottom of the dish with this pastry.
  11. Fill Pie: Spoon the cooled meat and mushroom filling into the pastry-lined dish. Brush a little water around the edges of the overhanging pastry base to help seal the top crust.
  12. Roll Out Top: Roll out the remaining pastry and cover the filling. Press the edges together firmly by pinching with the thumb and forefinger of one hand and the forefinger of the other hand to seal the pie edges.
  13. Prepare for Baking: Brush the pie top with beaten egg to give a golden finish. Use a fork or knife to make 4 small holes in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  14. Bake: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the pastry is cooked through and golden brown all over.
  15. Serve and Enjoy: Let the pie cool slightly before serving. This warming dish is perfect for a comforting dinner.

Notes

  • You can substitute cremini mushrooms with button mushrooms if swiss brown are unavailable.
  • If you prefer a richer filling, add a splash of red wine when simmering the beef.
  • Make sure to cool the filling completely before assembling to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
  • Use chilled butter and water for the pastry to achieve a flakier crust.
  • This pie freezes well either as a whole or in portions; thaw overnight before reheating.

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Keywords: English steak pie, mushroom pie, beef pie, homemade pie, savory pie recipe, comfort food

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