Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie
Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie brings together tender beef, earthy kidney, and sweet onions in a deeply savory gravy tucked under a flaky pastry crust. The thyme, bay, and Worcestershire add layered richness that pairs beautifully with buttery pastry. Serve this comforting British favorite for a cozy weekend dinner or a satisfying family meal on a chilly evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Trim off the fat and membrane from the kidneys; slice them in half and remove any white tissue in the center; cut into chunky dice.
- 3
Melt butter or lard in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced kidney and steak; cook, stirring, until the beef is browned. Stir in the onions and season with salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, thyme, and the bay leaf. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water; simmer until the beef is almost tender, about 1 hour.
- 4
Add the potatoes and keep simmering until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup water with the flour until smooth; stir it into the beef mixture. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens; transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out the pastry slightly larger than the top of the casserole dish; lay the pastry over the beef mixture, trimming to leave a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Fold the overhang under, flute it against the inside edge of the casserole, then cut several slits in the crust to let steam escape.
- 7
Bake the pie in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 635.0 kcal High 32%
- Protein 56.23 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 44.86 g 16%
- Total Fat 25.08 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.84 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.0 mg High 48%
- Sodium 638.11 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.69 g --
- Added Sugars 3.3 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 78.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.83 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 902.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 2.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 635.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie?
- About 3 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 635.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie healthy?
- Classic Steak & Kidney Pot Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 635.0 calories and 56.23 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.11 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.84 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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