Description
Jamie Oliver’s Steak and Pie is a traditional British pie filled with chunks of tender beef in a savory gravy. The filling is slow-cooked to develop a deep, rich flavor and is then baked with a buttery pastry crust. It’s a simple, delicious dish that’s perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (700g) stewing beef, cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
Season the beef chunks with salt and black pepper. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring to coat. Pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
Return the beef to the pot and add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then cover and place the pot in the preheated oven. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaf. Allow the filling to cool slightly before transferring it to a pie dish.
Roll out the puff pastry and lay it over the pie dish, trimming any excess. Press the edges down to seal, and brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish. Cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Bake the pie for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your steak and pie warm, served with mashed potatoes or a side of steamed greens.