For 5-6 people you need :

1 1/2-2 lb. stewing steak
4-6 oz. kidney
seasoning
1 oz. flour
1 oz. fat
1 pint stock
Rough puff pastry, made with 8 oz. flour etc.
Cut the meat into 1 -inch cubes,
roll in the seasoned flour
 

1. Fry in the hot fat for a few minutes, then gradually blend in the stock and cook until the mixture has thickened slightly.
2. Put a lid on the pan, lower the heat and simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
3. Allow the meat to cool, put a funnel in the pie dish, lift the meat into the dish with a little of the gravy save the rest to serve with the pie.
4. Make the rough puff pastry
5. Roll out the pastry and cover the pie.
6. Form any scraps into leaves etc. for decoration, brush with a little milk and stick into position.
7. Brush the pie with milk, and make a tiny slit over the funnel to allow the steam to escape.
8. Bake at the higher temperature for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and cook for a further 20-30 minutes.

 Oven temperature: very hot. 450-475°F. - Gas Mark 8-9
 reducing to hot 400-425°F.-Gas Mark 6

 Oven position: centre

 

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