BEEF STEAK PIE
Everyone needs a good homemade steak pie every now and then. Simplify your life by using ready-to-use shortcrust pastry ...
INGREDIENTS
PIE CRUST
1/2 teaspoon of table salt
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for the work surface
4-6 tablespoons of ice water
3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening
5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and cooled
BEEF STEW FILLING
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of salt
1 onion, chopped
2 pounds. chuck steak, cut into 1 / 2- to 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces of button mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery chop, chopped
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
3-4 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 yukon gold potato, unpeeled, washed and diced
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 egg, beaten
3 cups of beef broth
INSTRUCTIONS
First, prepare the pie crust by mixing the flour and salt. Using a cookie cutter or food processor, cut the shortening and butter into the flour until the mixture resembles large crumbs.
Then, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork, then repeat with the remaining water, adding 2 tablespoons at a time, until the dough begins to come together. Use your hands to press the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disc and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the seasoned meat, working in batches if necessary, and searing until nicely browned on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of oil if the pan seems dry, then add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the carrots, celery and potato and cook, another 6 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften a bit and the onions appear translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Happy Cooking Time.
