Keep pastry cold for best flake. Allow filling to cool slightly before assembling. Reheat in oven rather than microwave to maintain crisp texture.
A golden, flaky puff pastry filled with tender diced steak in savory gravy and melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort bake.
1 pound (450 grams) beef sirloin or rump steak, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (about 120 grams), finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup (120 ml) beef stock
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup (100 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 sheet (14 ounces / 400 grams) puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brown diced steak in olive oil for 2–3 minutes and remove.
Sauté onion and garlic, stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
Gradually add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until thick.
Return steak, cook 3–4 minutes, then stir in cheese off heat.
Fill pastry portions, fold, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
Cut vents on top and bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.