Steak Pie

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter together in pan.

2. 2

   Toss the beef in seasoned flour, then fry in hot butter and oil until well browned. Put mixture on a plate.

3. 3

   Add onion to remaining butter in pan and fry gently until slightly golden

4. 4

   Add meat back to pan and pour in beef stock, slowly bringing to a boil.

5. 5

   Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally until meat is tender.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; leave the mixture to stand until it is completely cold.

7. 7

   Roll out half of the pastry on a floured surface, then use to cover a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate. Trim away excess pastry. Roll out sufficient pastry to make a lid.

8. 8

   Pile on the cold meat with sufficient gravy in middle and moisten the edges of the pastry with water.

9. 9

   Cover with the pastry lid, pushing edges together to seal and flake by cutting with the back of a knife.

10. 10

    Flute the pastry and then stand pie on a baking sheet. Brush with milk and bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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