Steak and cheese pie recipe

• 1 beaten free range egg yolk
• 1 kg (2.2lbs) stewing steak, cut into 2cm cubes
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 500 ml (17.6fl oz) beer or stout (pick your favourite)
• 500 ml (17.6fl oz) good quality beef stock
• 1 glug olive oil, for frying
• 4 thick slices of mature cheddar cheese (roughly 40g a slice)
• 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
• 200 g (7.1oz) plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 125 g (4.4oz) chilled butter, cut into 1cm cubes
• 50 ml (1.8fl oz) sour cream

1. In a medium bowl place the beef, onion, garlic, thyme, a pinch of pepper and the beer.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
3. Next day, take the beef out of the bowl, reserving the marinade.
4. Pat the beef dry and season well.
5. In a heavy based pan with a lid, heat some oil to a high heat and fry off the beef in batches (do not over-crowd the pan) until brown all over.
6. Add the beer/stout marinade and the beef stock, bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and gently cook with the lid on for 2-3 hours or until very tender but not falling apart.
7. Carefully strain the stock through a sieve into a clean saucepan, reserving the beef.
8. Reduce the stock until thickened to a gravy-like consistency.
9. Add the beef, stir and allow to cool, then refrigerate until needed.
10. To make the pastry, place the flour and salt into a food processor, add the butter and combine to a breadcrumb consistency, then add the sour cream and quickly combine until a dough forms.
11. Do not over mix.
12. Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill for at least one hour.
13. When ready to assemble the pies, preheat the oven to 180C.
14. Fill 4 individual pie dishes with the beef filling, then place a cheese slice on top of each.
15. Divide the pastry into 4 and roll into circles/ovals 10mm thick, making sure they overlap each pie dish.
16. Top with a circle of pastry, seal and crimp the edges, then trim around the sides to neaten if needed.
17. Brush pastry with the egg yolk and prick the top with a knife.
18. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
19. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

egg yolk, stewing steak, onion, garlic, thyme, olive oil, cheddar cheese, salt, flour, salt, butter, sour cream

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/45733/steak-and-cheese-pie-recipe (may not work)