Traditional Pie 'n' Mash with Parsley Liquor

Authentic British beef pies with suet pastry bases, shortcrust lids, creamy mashed potatoes, and a traditional savory parsley liquor sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2405 kcals 4810 kcals
Carbohydrates 157.8 grams 315.6 grams
Fat 155.1 grams 310.2 grams
Protein 91.2 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
350
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for dusting
450
g
Shortcrust Pastry
ready-made, for the top
50
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
knob
Butter
softened, for greasing
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range, lightly beaten
100
ml
Milk
hot
1
knob
Butter
for mashing
50
g
Butter
for liquor
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Liquids
150
ml
100
ml
Meat
450
g
Beef Mince
minced beef steak
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bunch
Parsley
leaves only, chopped
1.5
cloves
Garlic
roasted and puréed
OilsFats
1
tbsp
225
g
1
tsp
Chilli Oil
optional drizzle
Seafood
100
g
Jellied Eels
to serve
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
2
piece
Potatoes
large, peeled, cut into chunks

Steps

  • Fry onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes, then brown the beef mince.
  • Stir in mustard, tomato purée, stock, ale, and flour, then season and cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix sifted flour, suet, and water into a firm dough.
  • Roll the dough to a 2mm thickness on a floured surface.
  • Line two buttered pie dishes with suet pastry and add the beef filling.
  • Cover with 2mm thick shortcrust pastry, seal edges, brush with egg yolk, and vent.
  • Bake in a water bath for 20-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Steampotatoes for 20 minutes, then mash with hot milk and butter.
  • Whisk butter and cornflour, then gradually stir in stock, parsley, and garlic until thickened.
  • Serve the hot pies with mash, parsley liquor, and jellied eels.