Recipe OF THE WEEK

MINI STEAK AND ALE PIES

Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS † 4 short ribs of beef † 5 shallots (halved) † 1 bottle of good quality ale † 3 cloves of garlic, chopped † 2 sprigs of rosemary † A handful of peas † 4 sheets of puff pastry † 1 egg (for egg wash) † 4 mini baking dishes METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry meat until it is browned.

3 Remove from pan and fry shallots until soft. Return beef to pan with the garlic and fry.

4 Once garlic is soft, pour in ale, add rosemary and simmer for 20 minutes.

5 Remove beef and veg to a plate and allow the juices to simmer until they thicken up.

6 Shred pieces of meat and divide them between baking dishes with the veg and juices.

7 Add peas and place a sheet of puff pastry on top of each dish. Crimp edges and make a small hole in the centre.

8 Bake for 20 minutes until golden and serve with mash and vegetables. ■ Recipe ao.com. British Pie Week starts tomorrow