Description
Steak and Stilton Pie, also known as Nottinghamshire Pie, is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring beef steak, leeks, and the distinctive taste of Blue Stilton cheese. Topped with a creamy mashed potato crust, this pie is a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the pie filling:
- 800g Braising steak (or stewing steak/chuck steak)
- 30g Plain flour (all-purpose)
- 60g Butter
- 400g Sliced leeks (weight after stripping & trimming)
- Fresh thyme
- 500ml Beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- For the topping:
- 900g Floury potatoes (suitable for mashing)
- 45g Butter
- 90g Blue Stilton cheese (preferably from Nottinghamshire)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh breadcrumbs
- Milk (optional, if needed for mash consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) or GM 2½.
- Chop the braising steak into 1.5 cm cubes and toss in the flour.
- Melt ¼ of the butter in a casserole pot. Fry ⅓ of the meat until brown all over. Remove from the pan, then add another ¼ of the butter and fry the next ⅓ of the meat. Repeat with the remaining meat, then set it all aside.
- Add the final ¼ of butter to the pan and fry the leeks gently until soft, about 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the meat back into the pot along with any residual flour, mustard, seasoning, 400ml of stock, and a few sprigs of thyme. Cook for around 2 hours, stirring halfway, until the meat is tender.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil until soft. Mash with butter and seasoning. If the mash is too stiff, add a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Optional: Remove the sprigs of thyme from the pie filling.
- Spoon the cooked meat into an ovenproof pie dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly to cover the meat. Use a fork to create texture or a pattern on top.
- Sprinkle crumbled Blue Stilton cheese and breadcrumbs over the mashed potatoes.
- Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) or GM 6, and bake the pie for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are spread evenly and the top has texture for a golden, crispy finish.
- Feel free to use any Blue Stilton cheese, but for authenticity, try to use one from Nottinghamshire if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 885 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg