A classic British savory dish featuring tender, slow-cooked beef—often in an ale-based gravy—and tangy, crumbled Stilton cheese encased in flaky puff or shortcrust pastry.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5lb (24oz) Braising steak/Casserole steak/chuck steak - cut into chunks
- 2 oz Stilton - or similar blue cheese
- 1 Onion - Diced
- 2 Garlic cloves - Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons plain/all purpose flour
- 200ml (7 fl oz) Beef stock/broth
- 300ml (10 fl oz) Stout/Guinness or Red wine
- 1 Tablespoon tomato puree/paste
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Bay leaves (optional)
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 Sheet ready made shortcrust pastry (for the base)
- 1 Sheet ready made puff pastry (for the top)
- 1 Beaten egg
This makes an 8" pie for 4-5 servings.
