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