AOKN
Culinary Explorer
Oh, the United Kingdom. When I reflect back on my vacations there, it always brings back memories of those charming pubs and the exquisite steak and ale pie. 
This meal is soothing because of the flaky pastry, tender beef, and creamy gravy that is infused with ale. I decided to learn how to create this classic British dish at home and take matters into my own hands.
Steak and Ale Pie Filling:
Ingredients
This meal is soothing because of the flaky pastry, tender beef, and creamy gravy that is infused with ale. I decided to learn how to create this classic British dish at home and take matters into my own hands. Steak and Ale Pie Filling:
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g ) Steak, Cubed 2cm/3/4in
- 1 Onion, large dice
- 2 tbsp Brown Ghee
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp AP Flour
- 12 oz (350 ml ) Beer, Dark
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml ) Beef Stock
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme leaves
- 6 Big mushrooms, chunked
Directions
- Heat heavy pot (Dutch oven) to Medium High
- Add a tbsp of ghee and sear meat in batches
- Remove meat and increase heat to high
- Add a tbsp of ghee and brown onions
- Reduce heat to Medium
- Return meat and sprinkle with flour and brown
- Add beer and reduce by half
- Add remaining ingredients except mushrooms
- Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until meat is tender
- Stir in mushrooms and remove from heat
- Allow to cool completely before using in pie
Pie Shell and Assembly:
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 7 tbsp (100g) Brown Ghee
- 7 tbsp (100g) Water
- 2 cups (250g) AP Flour
- 1 Large Egg, Separated
- ½ tsp (1g) Salt
Directions
- Heat Ghee and Water to near boiling
- Using a food processor blend flour, salt and egg yolk
- With the processor running, slowly add hot liquid until a ball forms
- Wrap with plastic wrap and let cool until ready to use
- When ready roll out to 3mm (1/8 in) thickness
- Cut 2 circles the same width as the cake pan and layer with parchment paper
- Cut 2 circles to size (2 x depth + the width) and layer with parchment paper
- You should have enough for at least two 2” x 4” (5cm x10cm) pies
- Butter small cake pan and lay in a big circle (shell). Some crust should stick up.
- Add filling until just barely heaping and cap with a small circle (top)
- Fold over the extra sides and crimp by pinching the shell and top together
- Cut a star in the center
- Beat the egg whites with a tsp of milk and brush the top.
- Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown
- Allow to cool some
It really was a game-changer, I tell you! You must try preparing this pie if you want to serve a little bit of Britain on your table. I promise it's worth every flavorful taste of ale. 
