Creamy Steak and Mushroom Pie recipe

This is a decadent and luxurious pie filled with tender chunks of steak and earthy chunks of wild mushrooms. Try it for a date night or a grown-ups only meal. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 9-inch round pie crusts
• 2 8-ounce beef steaks, sirloin, rib eye, or strip steak
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 1 8 ounce package mushrooms, white or cremini
• 1 1/2-ounce package dried mushrooms, porcini or shiitake
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup cornstarch, mized with 2 tablespoon water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Heat 2 cups of water in a small bowl in the microwave until very hot. Add the dried mushrooms, set aside.
3. Cut the steaks into bite size cubes and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil.
5. Sear the beef cubes until they are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Turn down the heat if necessary, do not burn the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
6. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft and brown, about 10 minutes.
8. Pour the beef stock over.
9. Remove the dried mushrooms from the water and chop into small pieces, add to the pan. Strain the mushroom liquid to remove any grit and add it to the pan.
10. Simmer the juices until reduced or about 20 minutes.
11. Add the cornstarch and cook until thickened.
12. Add the beef, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
13. Pour into an ovenproof dish and top with the pie crusts. Cut them if necessary to make them fit better.
14. Bake until crust is browned and filling is hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.