Auntie Ems Steak And Potato Pie Food

STEAK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Cut lard into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing to mix. Gather the dough into a ball, divide it in half, and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough while you prepare the filling.
• Mix together 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, paprika, pepper, ginger, and allspice in a bowl. Dredge the steak pieces in the seasoned flour and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beef cubes and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the beef is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour in beef broth and red wine and simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• Roll out one pastry crust on a lightly floured surface to fit a 10-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the pie plate, cover it loosely with plastic, and refrigerate. Roll out the top crust for the pie and set it aside.
• Stir the potatoes and carrots into the beef mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Transfer the beef mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, if desired; cover the pie with the top crust and crimp edges to seal. Cut vents in the crust or prick with a fork to allow steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

AUNTIE EM'S STEAK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• For the pate brisee: Cut the butter into very small pieces and place in the refrigerator or freezer while you work with the other ingredients.
• Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine.
• Add the butter pieces to the dry mix and pulse until mixture forms coarse crumbs, about 10 to 15 seconds.
• Add 3 tablespoons ice water to the mixture and pulse until dough comes together and holds together when you pinch the dough between your fingers.
• Pour the dough out onto a cutting board and shape into a ball without overworking the dough.
• Divide into two balls and shape each into a flat round disk.
• Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour.
• For the steak and potato filling and pie assembly: Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil.
• After 10 minutes, add the carrots and cook 5 to 10 minutes more until both the potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
• Drain and set the vegetables aside.
• Melt the butter in a wide saute pan and add the onions. Cook until translucent.
• Sprinkle in the flour and stir and cook 5 minutes, but do not brown.
• Slowly add the broth to the onion mixture, whisking until the sauce smoothes out and thickens.
• Add cognac, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook 5 more minutes.
• Add the beef, potatoes, carrots, and frozen peas to this sauce and mix gently.
• Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole, souffle dish, or large ramekins if you're making individual potpies.
• Roll out the pastry dough into one large circle and place over the dish or cut the pastry to fit the individual ramekins.
• Press down the pastry over the edges of the dish, folding them as necessary.
• Fill pie plate or large ramekins with steak and potato filling.
• Beat together the egg and water and brush over the top of the pastry to give a nice glossy finish to the crust.
• Cut a few steam vents in the pastry and bake at 425 for 35 minutes until golden brown.

STEAK, POTATO, AND LEEK PIES

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add steaks to skillet and cook until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to plate. Cut steaks into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add potatoes, leeks, and dry mustard. Stir 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet. Add steak sauce and sauté 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Mix in green onions. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold crusts on work surface. Cut each crust into 2 pieces along center fold. Brush dough with egg. Place 1/2 cup filling on half of each piece. Fold plain dough over filling; seal edges. Brush pies with more egg; arrange on 2 baking sheets.
• Bake pies 15 minutes. Reverse sheets. Bake until crust is golden and filling is heated through, about 10 minutes.