Description
This Classic Steak Pie is the ultimate cozy comfort food, combining tender seared beef, flavorful mushroom gravy, and a flaky golden puff pastry crust. Perfect for a satisfying family meal, this recipe brings rich, hearty flavors together in an easy-to-make savory pie.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (or olive oil for flavor)
- 1 pound Beef Stew Meat (chuck steak or similar)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or white for sweetness), chopped
- 1 packet Dry Mushroom Gravy Mix (substitute with homemade if preferred)
- 1 cup Water (use beef broth for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Pie Crust
- 1 package Frozen Puff Pastry (thawed, or homemade puff pastry)
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Sear beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil, and brown the beef stew meat for about 5-7 minutes until a nice crust forms.
- Sauté onions: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
- Prepare gravy: Stir in the dry mushroom gravy mix, water (or beef broth), Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Assemble filling: Transfer the beef and gravy mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form the pie base.
- Cover with pastry: Lay the thawed puff pastry over the beef filling, pressing down gently to seal the edges and leaving a small slit on the top to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply egg wash: Beat the egg with water and brush the mixture over the puff pastry surface to create a shiny, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and puffed.
- Rest: Once baked, let the pie rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to settle before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the dry mushroom gravy mix with a homemade mushroom gravy for fresher taste.
- Using beef broth instead of water enhances the depth of flavor in the filling.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before covering the pie to prevent cracking.
- Leave a small slit on top of the pastry to let steam escape and avoid soggy crust.
- The recipe serves 6 but can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
