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Post by nini on Mar 14, 2009 11:46:29 GMT -5
Steak & Guinness Pie
Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Irish Beef Pies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 1/4 pounds Round steak 1 tablespoon Flour 1 teaspoon Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Raisins -- (opt) 5 Onions 10 fluid ounces Guinness 8 slices Bacon 3 ounces Lard Parsley -- chopped 1 Recipe of short pastry*
*For double-crust pie in deep pie dish. -- Cut the steak into bite sized cubes, roll in seasoned flour, and brown in the lard with the bacon, chopped small.
Place the meat in a casserole, peel and chop the onions, and fry until golden before adding them to the meat. Add the raisins (if wanted) and brown sugar , pour in the Guinness, cover tightly and simmer over a low heat or in a very moderate oven (325-350F) for 2 1/2 hours. Stir occa- sionally, and add a little more Guinness or water if the rich brown gravy gets too thick. Meanwhile, line a deep pie dish with half the pie crust : bake it blind: then add the Guinness/beef mixture from the casserole, cover with the top layer of pie crust, and bake until finished, probably about 10 more minutes. Variation: for the brown sugar, substitute 3 T honey.
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