Beef Steak and Ale Individual Pie Serves: 4 Ingredients: 450g (1lb) lean beef braising steak, cubed. 8 shallots, peeled 50g (2oz) mushrooms - button and oyster mushrooms, whole 150ml (¼pt) beef stock 450ml (¾pt) ale 15ml (1tbsp) gravy granules 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée 4 sprigs fresh thyme 350g (12oz) puff pastry, ready rolled Egg and milk wash Method Mix all ingredients together well - except pastry. Into four individual pie dishes place beef cubes, shallots, mushrooms, stock, ale, gravy granules, tomato purée and thyme. Roll out puff pastry and divide into four and place on top of dishes, damp rim and finish edges. Place a small hole in the top to release steam, brush with egg and milk, cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 1½ - 1¾ hours. Remove foil and cook for a further 20-30 minutes, until browned. Serve the pies with mashed swede and seasonal vegetables.

Cooking Time Approx 2-2½ hours Temperature: Gas Mark 3, 170°C, 325°F Nutritional Analysis Typical nutrient content per portion excluding serving suggestions: Energy 3316 kj / 794 kcal Fat 46 g Iron 4.5 mg go to Marketside website