Steak and Kidney Pie

A classic British pie featuring slow-cooked beef and kidneys in rich gravy, topped with golden-brown, puffed-up pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 777.6 kcals 3110.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.2 grams 152.6 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.4 grams
Protein 55.7 grams 222.8 grams
Cook Time
130 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
Puff Pastry
For the base
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Beaten together with extra yolk for glaze
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Extra yolk beaten with whole egg
GrainsCereals
Liquids
850
ml
Meat
700
g
200
g
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Medium, diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef, followed by the kidneys.
  • Add diced onions to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pan and coat everything with flour.
  • Stir in 850ml of beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 90 minutes, adding more stock if the liquid evaporates.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then let the mixture cool.
  • Transfer the meat into a pie dish.
  • Roll the pastry to 5mm thickness, making it 5cm wider than the dish.
  • Cover the dish with pastry and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Brush with beaten egg and bake for 40 minutes until golden.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.