Steak and mushroom pie

SERVES 6 1 tbsp beef dripping or olive oil 800g stewing or braising steak,

● ● trimmed of fat and diced Salt and black pepper 30g butter 2 onions, finely

● ● ● chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 150ml red wine

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1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 400ml beef stock 1 large

● ● ● ● sprig of thyme 1 bay leaf 400g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 1 x 500g

● ● ● portion of shortcrust pastry Plain flour, for dusting 1 egg, beaten, for brushing

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