Steak and Guinness Pie

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180 degree C. In a large oven proof pan, heat 3 tbsps of oil on low heat.
• Step 2 Add onions and fry for about 8 minutes, making sure it’s not browned too much.
• Step 3 Now add in the carrots, celery, mushrooms, bay leaves and thyme. Saute it before adding in the beef, salt and pepper.
• Step 4 Stir fry for 5 minutes, then pour in the Guinness. Add the plain flour and add 200ml water or beef stock.
• Step 5 Bring to simmer, cover it with a lid and place the dish in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hrs.
• Step 6 Remove the pan from the oven and give it a good stir and put it back in the oven for another hour or until the beef is tender and stew is rich. Take it out and place it aside.
• Step 7 Now to make the pastry lid, sprinkle a clean surface with plain flour and roll out the ready made pastry out evenly.
• Step 8 Transfer the stew into a pie dish and remove the bay leaves.
• Step 9 Place the rolled pastry over the pie dish and criss-cross it gently with a knife.
• Step 10 Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.
• Step 11 Place the pie  on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 45mins, until the pastry has turned golden brown.
• Step 12 Lip smacking Steak and Guinness Pie is ready to serve!