Quick Steak And Ale Pie
A hearty and comforting beef and ale stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is a warm and satisfying meal perfect for cozy evenings. The tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich ale-infused gravy create a delicious combination that is sure to warm both body and soul. Top it off with a golden layer of creamy mashed potatoes for the perfect finishing touch. Serve this dish with some green vegetables and crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 350g diced beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, roughly cubed
- 8 closed cup mushrooms, quartered
- 400ml good ale (I used Tanglefoot)
- 8 tsp gravy granules
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp butter
- Splash of milk
- Salt, pepper, paprika and mixed herbs
Instructions
- Cut the beef into bite sized chunks, and in a large saucepan fry until no longer pink. Season with pepper. Remove the meat and juices and add a little more oil and the onion to the pan.
- Fry until soft over a medium heat, adding a few spoons of beef juice to help them soften up. Add the carrots and mushrooms and fry until the mushrooms are browned. Add a sprinkle of paprika, and about 1/2 tsp mixed herbs.
- Return the meat and juices to the pan, stir, then add the ale. Allow to bubble for a minute or so, and then add the gravy granules. TIP - to stop lumps forming, dissolve the granules in 50ml warm water before adding them.
- Cover the pan and allow to bubble for about half an hour. Uncover and raise the heat for the final 10 if the gravy looks too runny. While this is happening, slice, boil and mash the potatoes, adding the milk and butter and a good sprinkle of salt.
- When the gravy's reached a good consistency, pour the stew into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and brush a little milk over the top. Grill until browned. Serve with green veg and maybe a chunk of crusty bread to mop up the juices...
Yield
Serves 2
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