Description
A comforting and flavorful British-style steak pie featuring tender slow-cooked beef chuck simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs, encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for cozy dinners and made easy with a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 2 pounds beef chuck or stewing steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, or use more broth)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pie Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to enhance its flavor. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker with the beef.
- Slow Cook the Filling: Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and flavors are blended.
- Prepare for Baking: Remove the bay leaf from the filling. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spoon the beef mixture into a pie dish evenly.
- Assemble the Pie: Cover the beef filling with the sheet of puff pastry. Trim any excess pastry around the edges and press edges firmly to seal the pie. Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg to create a golden crust.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed, golden, and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a hearty meal.
Notes
- The filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
- For extra richness, consider adding mushrooms and bacon to the filling along with the beef.
- Serve with classic sides such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking and Baking
- Cuisine: British
