Individual Steak Pies

SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 55 MINUTES

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 500g beef blade or rump steak,

trimmed, cut into 2cm cubes 200g mushrooms, quartered 1½ cups water or beef stock ½ cup red wine 2 tablespoons brown gravy powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs 1 sheet puff pastry, quartered steamed green beans to serve

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium. Sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. 2. Brown steak evenly for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until golden. 3. In a small jug, combine water, wine and gravy powder, stirring until smooth. 4. Stir into meat mixture with sauce and herbs, then bring to the boil, stirring, until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes until beef is tender. 5. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon beef mixture among four ovenproof dishes. 6. Top each dish with a square of pastry, trimming to fit. Bake for 10-15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Serve with beans.