Beefsteak And Mushroom Pie

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Couldn't find one just like this on zaar- delicious and comforting.

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Steps

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Cut beef into 1 inch cubes and brown in batches in the vegetable oil over medium high heat.

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Transfer to bowl with a slotted spoon.

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Add bacon to pan and cook until crisp.

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Add to beef.

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Drain the fat from the pan and melt the butter over medium heat.

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Add onions and mushrooms.

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Cook for about 15 minutes , until the liquid has evaporated.

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Stir in tomato paste and cook , stirring , for 2 minutes.

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Sprinkle with flour and cook , stirring , for 1 minute.

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Whisk in beer , mustard , salt and pepper until smooth.

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Return beef mixture with any juices to pan.

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Cover and bake in 350 oven for 1 hour or until beef is tender.

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Let cool for 30 minutes and proceed or refrigerate up to one day and reheat.

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Put mixture into an 8 cup oval casserole.

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On floured surface , roll out pastry to fit top of dish plus 1 inch extra.

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Trim edges.

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Brush edge of dish with water and centre pastry over filling , gently pressing edges to adhere to the casserole dish.

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Brush with egg and make 4 slashes for steam v.

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Ingredients

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boneless cross-rib roast, vegetable oil, bacon, butter, onions, mushrooms, tomato paste, flour, beer, grainy mustard, salt and pepper, puff pastry, egg