2 Beef Kidneys* 2 Sprigs parsley
3/4 lb Round Steak 1 Celery leaf top
1 Flour 1/2 c Mushrooms
1 Salt and Pepper 1/2 c Diced carrots
1 tb Oil 2 tb Flour (heaping)
1 c Chopped onion 1/2 c Cold water
1 Hot water 1 Pastry for 1 crust
1 Bay leaf
English Steak & Kidney Pie (British Isles)
*4 Veal kidneys may be used for a milder flavor
Remove the skin and coarse parts from the kidneys. Wash in salted
water. Cut into 1″ squares. Pound flour into round steak and cut
into pieces. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge kidney in
seasoned flour. Heat oil in heavy skillet and brown beef cubes on
all sides, add onion and kidneys and cook slowly until brown. Cover
meats with hot water, add bay leaf, parsley and celery tops. Cover
tightly and simmer for 1 hour. Remove meat to deep baking dish. Add
mushrooms, carrots. Mix 2 T flour with 1/2 cup water and add to pan
liquor to thicken it. Pour over meat and vegetables and top with
pastry crust. Bake in 350 degree F oven for about 1 hour.
Yields
6 servings