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Overview

Description

Classic British pie filled with slow-cooked beef in a rich ale gravy and topped with flaky pastry.

Prep 25 min Cook 120 min Serves 6

Preparation

Cooking

1
Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2
Heat oil in a heavy casserole dish and brown the beef in batches until deeply coloured.
3
Remove the beef and cook chopped onions and carrots until softened.
4
Add garlic and cook briefly before returning the beef to the pan.
5
Pour in the ale and beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Cover and simmer gently for around 90 minutes until the beef becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
7
Transfer the filling into a pie dish and allow it to cool slightly.
8
Top with puff pastry, trim the edges and brush with beaten egg.
9
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden brown.
10
Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered greens.