Steak & ale pie

Serves 4

Ingredients
1.5kg of braising steak (beef) – fat trimmed off and cut into large chunkscooking oil
2 bay leaves
2 large onions – peeled and chopped
300 grams brown mushrooms – cut in halves
1 tsp thyme
600 ml ale
2 tbsp flour
3 tbsp gravy granules salt and pepper
1 egg – beaten
400 grams ready made rolled out puff pastry

Method
Cook the beef in some oil until it browns all over. Set aside. In the same pot, cook the onions and when browned, add thyme, (more…)