Steak and Stilton Pie Recipe | olivemagazine

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1kg stewing or braising steak cut into large chunks
• 2 onions finely chopped
• 50g plain flour plus extra for dusting
• 550ml brown ale
• ½ small bunch thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 300ml beef stock
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 150g stilton or other firm blue cheese
• 325g puff pastry
• 1 egg beaten