Flavours of Monash

Steak and Guinness Pie

• 1kg Round steak
• 1tbsp Flour
• 1tsp Brown sugar
• 1Tbsp Raisins (optional)
• 5 Onions
• 300ml Cold Guinness
• 8 Slices bacon, chopped
• 3oz Lard
• Chopped parsley
• Short pastry

Preparation:

• Cut the steak into bite sized cubes, roll in seasoned flour, and brown in the lard with the bacon.
• Place the meat in a casserole dish, 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 for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir occasionally, 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.