Steak & Stilton Pie
Steak & Stilton Pie is a traditional favourite which has been enjoyed for decades and continues to be a family favourite! Tender beef in a rich stilton gravy, topped with melt in the mouth buttery pastry.
Steak & Stilton Pie
Steak & Stilton Pie is a traditional favourite which has been enjoyed for decades and continues to be a family favourite! Tender beef in a rich stilton gravy, topped with melt in the mouth buttery pastry.
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 10 Minutes
- Cook: 50 Minutes
- Difficulty: medium
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC BEEF?
Living active, free-range lives, our organic grass-fed beef is a nutrient-dense food. We farm our cattle in harmony with nature, grazing livestock in turn helps to regenerate the health of our soil. At The Organic Butchery, we select only the highest-quality cuts to deliver pure, distinctive flavour every time.
Ingredients
For The Filling
- 350g organic beef skirt steak, diced
- 3 onions, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, finely diced
- 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
- 4 large field mushrooms, sliced
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- olive oil
- 1 bottle of ale
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 100g stilton
For The Pastry
- 400g plain flour
- 1 tbsp english mustard powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 100g lard
- 100g butter
- 2 eggs, beaten (1 for the pastry and one for the egg wash)
Method
- First, make the pastry. Into a food processor add the flour, mustard powder, ½ tsp salt, the lard and butter, and pulse until combined. Add 1 egg and pulse again. Add 1 tbsp of cold water, if needed, until it forms a short pastry. Knead the mixture into a ball, wrap in cling film and place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. This pastry can be made ahead of time and stored for 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months
- Preheat the oven to 190C. Heat a glug of oil in a pan over a medium to low heat and gently fry the onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until they begin to soften before adding your organic beef, rosemary and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef begins to brown then pour in the ale. Allow it to warm before spooning in your flour, mixing until it begins to thicken without lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer
- While the filling comes to a simmer, roll out the pastry on a floured surface to the thickness of a pound coin, and large enough to cover the pie dish. Keep the pastry dusted with flour to ensure it doesn't stick to the work surface whilst rolling it
- Transfer the beef to a pie dish and crumble the stilton amongst the filling before placing the pastry over the top of your pan, trim away any excess pastry from the edges of the pie dish and pinch around the edge to seal. Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg wash to glaze. Be sure to make small holes/pricks in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking
- Bake the pie in the oven for 45 minutes or until the pastry is cooked and beautifully golden
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC BEEF?
Living active, free-range lives, our organic grass-fed beef is a nutrient-dense food. We farm our cattle in harmony with nature, grazing livestock in turn helps to regenerate the health of our soil. At The Organic Butchery, we select only the highest-quality cuts to deliver pure, distinctive flavour every time.