Irish Steak and Kidney Pie

Are you in the mood for a hearty and savory pie? Then Irish Steak and Kidney Pie is the perfect dish for you. This traditional Irish recipe is a classic comfort food, with tender chunks of steak and kidney simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy. This pie is hearty, filling, and sure to please your family. Here's everything you need to know about making the perfect Irish Steak and Kidney Pie.

Ingredients

For the filling:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup diced cooked kidney

For the pastry:

- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

To make the filling:

1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the broth, onion, carrots, celery, flour, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, pepper, and allspice. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the tomato paste, wine, bay leaves, peas, pearl onions, parsley, and kidney. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
5. Transfer the filling to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.

To make the pastry:

1. Lay one sheet of puff pastry over the top of the pie plate. Trim the edges and crimp with a fork. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
2. Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top and trim the edges. Crimp the edges and brush with the beaten egg.
3. Cut a few small vents in the top of the pastry.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Serving

Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This Irish Steak and Kidney Pie is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Each serving contains 456 calories, 25 grams of fat, 33 grams of protein, and 10 grams of carbohydrates. It also contains a good amount of iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish!