Here’s a rich and comforting Steak and Beef Pie recipe — tender chunks of beef in a savory gravy, wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
🥧 Steak and Beef Pie Recipe
🥩 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 ½ – 2 lbs (700–900 g) stewing beef (like chuck), cut into 1-inch cubes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup beef broth
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1/2 cup red wine (or extra broth)
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
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1 carrot, diced (optional)
For the pastry:
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1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed if frozen
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the filling:
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Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft (about 3–4 mins).
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Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Add wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot, then add broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf, and any optional vegetables.
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Return beef to the pot. Simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Remove lid in the last 30 minutes if gravy needs to thicken.
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Discard bay leaf and let the filling cool slightly.
2. Assemble the pie:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Transfer cooled beef filling to a baking dish or pie tin.
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Roll pastry over the top, pressing the edges to seal. Trim excess and crimp edges if desired. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape.
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Brush with beaten egg.
3. Bake:
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
🍴 Serving Ideas:
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Serve with mashed potatoes, peas, and rich gravy or a simple green salad.
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For individual pies, use ramekins or mini pie dishes.