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Scottish Steak Pie (with Puff Pastry Topping)

Course Main Courses
Cuisine British, Scottish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Bake Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 501
Author Christina Conte
A traditional Scottish steak pie with a puff pastry top.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stew meat preferably organic, grass fed, cut into bite sized pieces, tossed in flour
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 oz beef stock or if using water, use 1 Tbsp beef bouillon or 2 OXO beef cubes
  • 1 sheet puff pastry half package rolled out to 8x8 or 9x9 depending on the size of your baking pan
  • 1 egg white beaten with ½ tsp water (for brushing pie crust or puff pastry)
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Instructions

Make the Filling:

  • Sauté the onion in some oil until translucent. Remove from pan and set aside in a small bowl.
  • In the same pot or pan where the onion was sautéed, add half of the beef cubes and sear quickly until lightly browned. Remove, then repeat with the other half.
  • When the second half is ready, add all the meat and the onion back into the pot. Add about 8 oz of beef stock or water, bring to a boil. If using water, add a tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon or 2 beef OXO cubes. Simmer for an hour or so, or pressure cook for about 20 minutes. Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper to taste.

Bake the Pie:

  • Preheat the oven to 400º F (200º C).
  • Empty the filling into a square 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Wet the edges, then place a sheet of puff pastry (I like Trader Joe's all butter puff pastry) which has been rolled out to the size of the pan, over the dish. Stick the edges to the pan. Cut a vent hole in the center, and brush with slightly beaten egg white.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until the puff pastry is well risen and golden brown. 

Serve the Scottish Steak Pie:

  • Allow to cool slightly, then slice into 6 pieces and serve with mashed potatoes, or chips (thick fries) and your choice of green vegetable (peas are the usual choice).
  • You can serve with more gravy if you desire, or just add some HP Sauce.

Notes

  • For best results use organic, grass fed beef, if possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg
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