With 100% British beef, a locally-produced ale and a helping of hearty veg, our steak and ale pie recipe ticks all the boxes.
SERVES 6 PREP 30 MINUTES COOK 180 MINUTES
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Begin by preheating the oven to 160°/140°F/Gas 3.
2. Coat the diced beef with flour.
3. Heat up a large pan on the stove.
4. Meanwhile, fry the onions in oil until golden brown.
5. Take the onions off the heat and brown the beef in butter and leftover oil until brown.
6. Transfer the beef and onion into an oven proof pie dish.
7. Add the carrots, mushrooms, thyme, stock and ale.
8. Cook for around two and a half hours in the oven.
9. Take out of the oven and leave to cool. Once cooled, reheat the oven to 200°/180°/Gas 6.
10. Roll out the pastry to create a lid big enough to cover the top of the dish. Coat the side of the pie dish with the beaten egg.
11. Place the pastry onto the dish and pinch the edges, trim off any excess. (Use a fork for a traditional crimped look by pressing down on the side along the edge all the way around).
12. Brush the top of the pie with the remaining egg.
13. Bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Serve with your favourite veg.