Meat and Potato Pie

How to Make Meat and Potato Pie

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1. For the pastry, rub the lard and butter into the flour and salt with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

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2. Stir in the water with a knife until the dough comes together, then form it into one large and one small disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

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3. Heat the oil in a large heavy pan and brown the beef in two batches over high heat for 6 minutes each. Lift it out.

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4. Cook the onion in the same pan for 6 minutes, then stir in the flour for 1 minute.

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5. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt and pepper, return the beef, and simmer covered for 1 hour 15 minutes, until tender.

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6. Add the potatoes and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until they are tender but whole and the gravy is thick. Discard the bay leaf.

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7. Let the filling cool for 30 minutes.

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8. Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Roll the larger pastry disc to line a 23 cm pie dish, about 4 cm deep, and spoon in the cooled filling.

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9. Brush the pastry rim with egg, roll the smaller disc into a lid and lay it on top, then press the edges together and trim. Cut a steam hole and brush all over with egg.

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10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until deep golden and the filling is piping hot. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

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Tips for Making Meat and Potato Pie

• Add the potatoes late. In for the whole cook they melt into the gravy, and you lose the chunks that make the pie.
• Cool the filling before it goes into the pastry. A hot filling melts the fat in the base, which then bakes soggy and pale.
• Make the gravy thick. It thins a little in the oven, and a runny filling floods the dish when you cut into it.

What to Serve with Meat and Potato Pie

• Buttered peas
• Red cabbage
• Brown sauce

Storing & Reheating Meat and Potato Pie

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat slices covered in a 180°C oven for 20 minutes. Freeze baked slices for up to 3 months.

Meat and Potato Pie FAQ: Common Questions

Meat and Potato Pie Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.