posted by descher 09-21-98 2:27 PM
Steak and Kidney Pie
1 tblsp. vegatble oil
3 lb. chuck steak,cubed
1/2 lb. lambs' kidneys,chopped
2 large onions,chopped
1/4 cup all purp. flour
2 tsp. mixed herbs
1/2 lb. mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup beef stock
1 large tomato,chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
3 sheets -"- -"- butter-puff pastry
1 egg, lightly beaten.
Heat oil in large pan, add steak, kidney and onion, stir over high heat until meat has browned. Sprinkle with flour and mixed herbs,stir to combine.
Add mushrooms, stock, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to near simmering, reduce heat, then simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes or until meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. Allow to cool completely.
Preheat oven to 410 F. Lightly grease twelve 4" pie tins with butter or oil. Cut shortcrust pastry into 5" rounds. Place into the bottom of the pie tins. Fill each tin with the meat mixture.
Cut 4" rounds from the Puff Pastry, place on top of filling. Brush with beaten egg,bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden.