Auntie Ems Steak And Potato Pie Recipes

AUNTIE EM'S STEAK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• For the pate brisee: Cut the butter into very small pieces and place in the refrigerator or freezer while you work with the other ingredients.
• Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine.
• Add the butter pieces to the dry mix and pulse until mixture forms coarse crumbs, about 10 to 15 seconds.
• Add 3 tablespoons ice water to the mixture and pulse until dough comes together and holds together when you pinch the dough between your fingers.
• Pour the dough out onto a cutting board and shape into a ball without overworking the dough.
• Divide into two balls and shape each into a flat round disk.
• Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour.
• For the steak and potato filling and pie assembly: Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil.
• After 10 minutes, add the carrots and cook 5 to 10 minutes more until both the potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
• Drain and set the vegetables aside.
• Melt the butter in a wide saute pan and add the onions. Cook until translucent.
• Sprinkle in the flour and stir and cook 5 minutes, but do not brown.
• Slowly add the broth to the onion mixture, whisking until the sauce smoothes out and thickens.
• Add cognac, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook 5 more minutes.
• Add the beef, potatoes, carrots, and frozen peas to this sauce and mix gently.
• Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole, souffle dish, or large ramekins if you're making individual potpies.
• Roll out the pastry dough into one large circle and place over the dish or cut the pastry to fit the individual ramekins.
• Press down the pastry over the edges of the dish, folding them as necessary.
• Fill pie plate or large ramekins with steak and potato filling.
• Beat together the egg and water and brush over the top of the pastry to give a nice glossy finish to the crust.
• Cut a few steam vents in the pastry and bake at 425 for 35 minutes until golden brown.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside.
• Using the tines of a fork, carefully poke holes into the surface of each sweet potato. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until fork-tender and the skins are crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Lower the oven to 350 degrees, remove the sweet potatoes and let sit until cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Peel them, discarding the skins, and transfer peeled sweet potatoes into a large bowl; mash until creamy (you should have about 2 generous cups). Place the bowl into the refrigerator to chill while you make the crust.
• Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a piece of parchment. In a food processor, combine the pecans, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend on high until the mixture looks like coarse bread crumbs, about 20 seconds. Sprinkle the mixture into the bottom of the pan and press down firmly to compact the crust. (If using a pie plate, press up the sides as well.) Bake until deep golden brown and fragrant, 18 to 20 minutes. Let the crust cool while you make the filling.
• Lower the oven to 325 degrees. Into a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the chilled potatoes and beat on medium for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl and beater as you go. Add the remaining 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Beat on medium speed to combine for 2 to 3 minutes, again stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater as you go. Reduce the speed to low and add the evaporated milk and vanilla, beating until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated, then turn the speed to medium-high and beat for another 45 seconds before pouring the mixture into the cooled crust. Set the pie on top of a baking sheet, then bake until set around the edges but just slightly jiggly in the center, 60 to 70 minutes.
• Allow the pie to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully arrange the marshmallows on top in an even layer. (If you set the marshmallows on the hot pie as soon as it comes out of the oven, they'll melt into a flat layer. Allowing the pie to cool a bit first helps them retain their shape.) Once the pie cools to room temperature, cover it with foil and transfer it to the fridge to chill, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
• When ready to serve, heat the broiler and position an oven rack close to the broiler. Place the pie under the broiler until marshmallows are browned in spots, 1 to 3 minutes, depending on how charred you prefer your marshmallows, watching closely. Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes to allow the marshmallows to set and harden before running a knife around the edges of the pan and releasing the ring. Slice and serve immediately.

STEAK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Cut lard into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing to mix. Gather the dough into a ball, divide it in half, and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough while you prepare the filling.
• Mix together 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, paprika, pepper, ginger, and allspice in a bowl. Dredge the steak pieces in the seasoned flour and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beef cubes and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the beef is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour in beef broth and red wine and simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• Roll out one pastry crust on a lightly floured surface to fit a 10-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the pie plate, cover it loosely with plastic, and refrigerate. Roll out the top crust for the pie and set it aside.
• Stir the potatoes and carrots into the beef mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Transfer the beef mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, if desired; cover the pie with the top crust and crimp edges to seal. Cut vents in the crust or prick with a fork to allow steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

STEAK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, ginger and allspice; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add meat to bag; seal and toss to coat., In a large skillet, cook meat and onions in oil over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender. Gradually stir in reserved flour mixture. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, for pastry, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball., Divide pastry in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger ball to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Brush top with egg. Bake at 450° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately.