Delicious Irish Steak and Mushroom Pie

This pie is hearty and tasty, with mushrooms and tender beef steak wrapped in golden puff pastry. This dish is based on Irish food and is great for a cozy family dinner or having guests over.

Ingredients:

• 500g beef steak, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 300ml beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 500g puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200C 400F

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced beef and cook until browned on all sides

Remove from pan and set aside

In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed

Saut onions and garlic until softened

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for a minute, stirring constantly

Gradually pour in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens

Return the cooked beef to the pan

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together

Transfer the beef mixture into a pie dish

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit the size of the pie dish

Place it over the beef mixture, trimming any excess pastry

Press the edges to seal

Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy

Serve hot and enjoy