Beef and Stilton Pie with Celeriac Mash and Honey-Roasted Beetroot

A rich beef and Stilton pie served with creamy celeriac mash and sticky honey-roasted beetroot for a winter meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1695.1 kcals 6780.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 104.7 grams 418.8 grams
Fat 108.9 grams 435.6 grams
Protein 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
250
g
Butter
Cold, cut into small cubes
2
tbsp
Butter
For frying
75
g
1
piece
Egg
Beaten
150
ml
1
tbsp
Butter
For mash
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
Seasoned with salt and pepper
Liquids
125
ml
Water
Ice-cold
400
ml
Pale Ale
Leicestershire variety
500
ml
Meat
1
kg
Braising Steak
Cut into chunks
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
2
piece
Garlic
Peeled and crushed
1
bunch
Thyme
Fresh
2
tsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For beetroot
Other
2
tbsp
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
8
piece
Shallots
Peeled and halved
350
g
Celeriac
Peeled and cut into chunks
800
g
Potatoes
Maris Piper variety
500
g
Beetroot
Cooked, not in vinegar

Steps

  • Sift flour into a bowl, rub in butter and salt until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Add ice-cold water gradually, mix into a dough, wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Roll dough to a 40cm x 20cm rectangle, fold into thirds, turn, roll again, then chill for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding process twice more, then chill until needed.
  • Marinate beef with garlic, thyme, peppercorns, and ale for at least 3 hours.
  • Pat beef dry, dredge in seasoned flour, and strain the marinade into a bowl for later use.
  • Brown the beef in oil and 15g butter in batches, then set aside.
  • Fry mushrooms and shallots in the same dish for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Combine beef, marinade, and stock, then simmer covered for 90 minutes until tender.
  • Strain half the liquid and reserve it for gravy.
  • Melt Stilton into the filling, season, and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and flour four 10cm rings on a baking tray.
  • Fill the rings with the cooled beef and Stilton mixture.
  • Roll pastry to 2.5cm thickness and cut four circles to cover the rings.
  • Seal pastry lids with egg wash, crimp edges, vent the centers, and glaze with remaining egg.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
  • Reduce reserved cooking liquid to gravy consistency and whisk in 15g butter.
  • Boil celeriac and potatoes separately until tender, then drain and dry over heat.
  • Mash them with butter, cream, and mustard, then season.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C for the beetroot.
  • Mix thyme, vinegar, oil, and honey in a bowl.
  • Scoop beetroot into balls and toss in the honey mixture with seasoning.
  • Roast beetroot for 15 minutes until sticky and glazed.
  • Serve the pies with mash, roasted beetroot, and warm gravy.