Kokova Magazine

If you enjoy a deep filled, meaty steak pie but are at a loss when it comes to home baking, or just haven't found the perfect pie for that homemade meal, look no further.

This recipe will make a delicious filling for your steak pie and is great on its own, or with added vegetables or mushrooms to taste.

You can make individual pasties or pop it all into a pie dish and top with pastry, fabulous for any day of the week.

Serves 4 and is suitable for home freezing.

Ingredients

• 450g braising steak
• 15g vegetable fat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 500ml beef stock
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• Salt and pepper to season

Procedure

• Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over a high heat until melted.
• Add the meat slowly browning each handful as it is added.
• Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
• Pour in the stock and reduce the heat.
• Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the meat is very tender and soft.
• Blend the cornflour with 3tbsp of cold water to form a liquid paste.
• Add to the meat while still hot and stir until thickened.
• Season with the salt and pepper and allow to cool.

You now have the perfect meaty pie filling and can add cooked chopped, cubed potatoes - vegetables - or add mushrooms at the same time as the onion for the filling you want.