How to make Steak and Ale Pie

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

ale

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without the alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be less expensive in bulk.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Phyllo dough is lighter and can be made from scratch.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cut the beef into cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the beef and set aside, then add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot.

Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.

Gradually add ale and beef stock, stirring until thickened.

Return the beef to the pot and add thyme and bay leaves.

Simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley.

Transfer the beef mixture to a pie dish and let cool slightly.

Roll out puff pastry and cover the pie, sealing the edges.

Cut slits in the pastry for steam to escape and brush with beaten egg.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

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