Beef And Stilton Pie Recipe

Name: Beef And Stilton Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g puff pastry (buy it pre-prepared, lifes too short to make puff pastry); 1 kg braising steak, cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed; 1 small bunch fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 400 ml leicestershire pale ale; 2 tablespoons plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 100 g chestnut button mushrooms; 8 shallots, peeled, halved; 500 ml beef stock; 75 g Stilton cheese, crumbled; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg, beaten (for glazing the pastry)

Servings: persons

250 g puff pastry (buy it pre-prepared, lifes too short to make puff pastry)
1 kg braising steak, cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 small bunch fresh thyme
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
400 ml leicestershire pale ale
2 tablespoons plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
100 g chestnut button mushrooms
8 shallots, peeled, halved
500 ml beef stock
75 g Stilton cheese, crumbled
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten (for glazing the pastry)

1
Use the pastry to line a medium sized oven proof pie dish.
2
For the pie filling, place the beef, garlic, thyme, peppercorns and ale into a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, but preferably overnight.
3
Remove the beef from the marinade, pat dry with kitchen paper and dredge in the seasoned flour. Strain the marinade through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and set aside.
4
Heat the oil and 1 tbsp of the butter in a flameproof casserole dish and fry the beef in small batches for 2-3 minutes each time, or until browned all over. Once the meat is browned, remove from the casserole dish and set aside.
5
Return the casserole dish to the heat and fry the mushrooms and shallots for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
6
Return the beef and the reserved marinating liquid to the casserole and add the beef stock. Cover with a lid and gently simmer for 11/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
7
Strain off half of the cooking liquid from the casserole dish and set aside to make gravy for serving.
8
Crumble the Stilton into the casserole and stir until melted. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to cool.
9
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
10
Put the pie filling into the pie shell and top with a layer of pastry. -Remember to cut slits in the top and crimp the edges together, then glaze with beaten egg.
11
Cook for approx 40 mins until pastry is golden.
12
Place the reserved cooking liquid into a clean pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced to a gravy consistency. Stir in the remaining tbsp of butter until melted, and the sauce is smooth and glossy. Keep warm.
13
Serve the pie with the gravy and veg (celeriac mash goes well).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g puff pastry (buy it pre-prepared, lifes too short to make puff pastry), 1 kg braising steak, cut into chunks, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, 1 small bunch fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Beef And Stilton Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef And Stilton Pie

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