Steak and Kidney Pie
Stewing steak and ox kidney simmered for 2 hours in stock and onions, topped with shortcrust pastry and cooked for 30 minutes. Six servings in 3 hours.
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Why does a steak and kidney pie taste so different from a plain beef one? Kidney has a rich, mineral depth that gives the gravy its character, and it is the part people either love or avoid.
Prepare the kidney by cutting out the white core and soaking the pieces in cold water for 10 minutes. This removes the sharpest taste and leaves the savoury part.
The filling must be thick, so use flour to coat the meat and simmer with the lid slightly off for the last 20 minutes. A pie dish with a wide rim helps the pastry sit properly.
Cool the filling before the lid goes on, then brush with egg and cook at 200°C for 30 minutes. If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes. Serve with plenty of gravy and something green. If you are unsure about kidney, start with 100 g and increase the amount next time once you know how it suits your table.
What People Ask
How long does Steak and Kidney Pie take to make?
About 3 hours in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 2 hours 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Steak and Kidney Pie?
Soak the kidney to soften its taste. Make sure the filling is thick and cool. If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes. Brush the pastry with egg for colour.
What should I serve with Steak and Kidney Pie?
Mashed potato; Cabbage; Carrots; Peas.
How should Steak and Kidney Pie be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot all the way through.
Is Steak and Kidney Pie suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How to Make Steak and Kidney Pie
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Soak the kidney in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain. Toss the steak and kidney in the flour.
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Brown the meat in the oil in batches. Fry the onions for 5 minutes, then return the meat with the stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
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Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until tender. Cool for 20 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Spoon the filling into a pie dish, cover with the pastry, press down the edges and brush with egg.
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Cook for 30 minutes, until golden.
Tips That Matter
- Soak the kidney to soften its taste.
- Make sure the filling is thick and cool.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes.
- Brush the pastry with egg for colour.
What to Serve With It
Mashed potato · Cabbage · Carrots · Peas
Storage
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot all the way through.
Steak and Kidney Pie Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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