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Steak and Potato Pie

Hearty comforting dishes like Steak and Potato Pie are always a welcome sight on our dinner table. The filling is made with tender perfectly seasoned pieces of sirloin steak that are simmered in a rich sauce that creates its own gravy. Add mushrooms, sweet onion and chunks of golden potatoes then bake wrapped in a double pastry crust until golden. Absolute deliciousness there’s just no other way to describe it.

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Ingredients to Make Steak and Potato Pie Recipe

Steak and potato pie is a hearty main dish to serve family style. My love of meat pies started quite young. Meat pies are common fare in many cultures made with a variety of savory fillings. While I’ve always enjoyed steak and potato pie, I have tasted some versions that were quite bland in flavor due to lack of seasonings. This savory pie recipe is my take on meat pie seasoned the way we like it. Ingredients you’ll need to make Southern-style Steak and Potato Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

  • Steak – 2 1/2 pounds of top sirloin steak diced into bite-size cubes.
  • Pie Dough – One package of refrigerated pie crusts, you’ll need both. Use one for the bottom crust and one for the top crust.
  • Flour – All purpose flour for coating the steak bites and for thickening the sauce.
  • Liquid – Low sodium beef broth or beef stock adds moisture.
  • Seasonings – Garlic salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and ground cumin.
  • Olive Oil and Butter – For sautéeing the steak and making the sauce.
  • Steak Sauce – Enhances the flavor of the beef. You could also use A-1 or worcestershire sauce.
  • Ketchup – Adds a hint of tomato for the sauce.
  • Veggies – Portabella mushrooms, onion and golden potatoes.
  • Herbs – Fresh thyme and one bay leaf.
  • Egg Wash – One large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
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How to Make the BEST Steak and Potato Pie Recipe

  • Season the Steak – Coat steak cubes with flour, garlic salt, pepper, paprika and cumin.
  • Saute Steak – Heat the oil and butter in a large pot. Add steak. Cook over medium-high just until browned on all sides.
  • Make the Gravy – Add broth, ketchup, steak sauce, mushrooms, onion, thyme and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil then simmer on medium low until tender.
  • Add Potatoes – Add potatoes to the pot. Simmer covered until fork tender. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf and thyme. Cool slightly or chill if making in advance.
  • Heat Oven – Preheat the oven. Bring pie crusts to room temperature per package instructions. Fit one crust firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron skillet 
  • Add Steak Mixture – Pour steak and potato filling into crust. Top with second crust and crimp the edges together. Cut slits on top. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Oven – Bake per the recipe until golden brown. Slice and serve. 

Tips for Making Easy Steak and Potato Pie

  • Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need: A large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet or pie dish.
  • Use an Oven Safe Skillet: I prefer to bake this pie in a cast iron skillet for the even heating and the beautiful way it bakes the bottom crust. You can make this in any similar size oven safe skillet or pan.
  • Raid Your Pantry for Ingredients: Don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list most of the items are pantry staples.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: I recommend that you make the filling for this steak pie in advance and cool it for the best result. The reason? Doing so allows the filling to reheat gently in the oven preventing the steak from overcooking. It also keeps the bottom pie crust from becoming soggy. Cooling also allows the gravy time to thicken.
  • Cooling the Steak Prevents Overcooking: Can you use the steak filling the same day you prepare it? Of course, just allow the filling a little time to cool before assembling the pie.
  • Side Dishes to Serve with Steak and Potato Pie: Serving Suggestion Serve this pie with a side of Garlic Parmesan Roasted Vegetables and a Wedge Salad for a homestyle feast.
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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

  • Beef: You could use chuck steak in place of sirloin tip. When doing so, please note the filling will take longer to cook.
  • Add Red Wine: You could replace 1/2 of the beef stock with red wine.
  • Add More Vegetables: You could add diced carrot or petite peas along with the diced potatoes. You need around 1/4-1/3 cup of either one should be ample.
  • Potatoes: You can use russet potatoes instead of Yukon Gold potatoes.

Storage and Leftovers

  • Make-Ahead Tip: I recommend that you make the beef mixture for this steak pie in advance and allow it to cool for the best result. Why? Doing so, allows the steak filling to reheat gently in the oven preventing the steak from overcooking. It also keeps the bottom pie crust from becoming soggy. Cooling also allows the gravy time to thicken.
  • Leftovers: Store leftover Steak and Potato Pie covered with foil or plastic wrap chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in single serving portions on 50% power in the microwave or in a 350°F oven with foil on top until heated through.
  • Freezer Storage: You can freeze this pie prior to baking for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and bake per the recipe.

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Steak and Potato Pie

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Stand time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: best-steak-and-potato-pie, steak-and-potato-pie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 614kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb top sirloin steak cut into 1/2-inch bite size cubes
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp steak sauce i.e. A.1.
  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1 cup diced portabella mushrooms
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 large sprig fresh Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups golden potatoes 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Place steak cubes, flour, garlic salt, pepper, paprika and cumin into a large plastic storage bag. Seal bag and toss to coat.
  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil and butter. Add flour coated steak. Cook over medium-high heat just until browned on all sides.
  • To the steak add the beef broth, ketchup, steak sauce, mushrooms, onion, thyme and bay leaf, stir to combine. Bring to a boil then Immediately lower the heat to medium low, Replace the lid and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Remove pot from the heat and remove the bay leaf and thyme. Cool slightly or chill overnight. (Tip: Filling may be chilled then placed into freezer bag and frozen for future meal).
  • Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring pie crusts to room temperature per package instructions. Fit one crust firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron skillet, brushed lightly with melted butter or vegetable oil.
  • Pour the beef mixture into the crust. Top with second crust crimping the edges together to seal. Cut slits on top using a sharp knife. Brush the top crust with beaten egg
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes, then slice and serve. 

Notes

    • Ketchup: You can use tomato paste in place of ketchup, if you’d like the sauce to be thicker. 
    • Beef: You could use chuck steak in place of sirloin tip. When doing so, please note the filling will take longer to cook.
    • Add Red Wine: You could replace 1/2 of the beef stock with red wine.
    • Add More Vegetables: You could add diced carrot or petite peas along with the diced potatoes. You need around 1/4-1/3 cup of either one should be ample.
    • Potatoes: You can use russet potatoes instead of Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg
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25 Comments

    1. You can do it either way. To freeze it after baking cool it completely then wrap and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat in a 350°F oven with foil on top just until heated through. You can take the foil off at the end to crisp the top, if needed. If unbaked, thaw in the fridge then bake per the recipe.

  1. 5 stars
    WOW! Had some sirloin tips I needed to use and stumbled upon this recipe. It has been deemed “company worthy”! It’s a hit and will be enjoyed during those freezing cold Maine winter days. Wouldn’t change a thing!

  2. I just finished adding the potatoes to the filling. It seems to me that the filling is going to need more salt. That is a lot of meat and potatoes for no salt.

  3. For anyone else curious, the second time I made this I made the filling in the crockpot. I browned the meat first, added everything but the potatoes to the crockpot, and then about halfway through I added the potatoes. Cooked it on high for about 4 hours and it was perfect. Then baked the pie as normal in the oven.

  4. This sounds really good, but I’d like to add peas and carrots to the pie. At what point would you add them? Early , or maybe at the same time as the potatoes?

  5. 5 stars
    You have a real ability for writing unique content. I like how you think and the way you represent your views in this article. Thank you for sharing.

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