Chunky Beef & Bacon Pie

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:12:24 GMT

Step 1

Chop chuck steak into chunks. Then season with salt and pepper

Step 2

Sear beef and once done, take beef and juices out of pan

Step 3

Add onion and garlic (finely chopped) to pan and cook for 2 mins. Add 1 finely chopped carrot to pan and cook for 5-6 mins until softened. Then add 3 carrots (cut into chunks) and cook for further 2 mins

Step 4

Add flour

Step 5

Add beef stock to pan and mix with flour to thicken

Step 6

Add beef back and add Italian herbs

Step 7

For stove cooking: - Simmer gently for up to 2 hrs (1hr 45 min) For pressure cooker: - High meat setting for 30-40 mins

Step 8

Cool bacon and then add to pie filling

Step 9

Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered

Step 10

If sauce is not thick enough, add more flour

Step 11

Preheat oven for 200°C

Step 12

Blind bake shortcut pastry for up to 10 mins at 200°C

Step 13

Pour pie filling into oiled baking tray and top with puff pastry

Step 14

Cut 4-5 slits in puff pastry

Step 15

Coat top with egg yolk wash

Step 16

Cook for 30-35 mins in oven until golden brown

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