Ale For Steak And Ale Pie

Ale for steak and ale pie is a classic British dish that has delighted diners for centuries. This recipe combines the flavours of beef, ale, and pastry to create a hearty and comforting meal. The ale gives the dish a unique depth of flavour that pairs well with the beef. With just a few steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will please everyone.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 kg chuck steak, diced
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups beef stock
1 cup ale
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
400 g puff pastry
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute. Add the beef and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute.

Add the beef stock, ale, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Preheat the oven to 200C.

Roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of 3mm. Cut out two circles slightly larger than your pie dish. Place one of the circles in the bottom of the pie dish. Fill the pie dish with the beef mixture. Place the second pastry circle on top of the filling and press the edges together to seal. Cut several slits in the top of the pastry. Brush the top with the beaten egg.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 8 servings. Per serving, you will get:

Calories: 478 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 63 mg
Sodium: 519 mg
Potassium: 516 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 13 IU
Vitamin C: 3 mg
Calcium: 30 mg
Iron: 2 mg

This hearty and comforting steak and ale pie is sure to please everyone. It's an easy and delicious meal that can be whipped up in no time, and it makes a great dinner or lunch. Enjoy your ale for steak and ale pie!