English Steak and Kidney Pie

Ingredients

• 2 small beef kidneys
• 3/4 lb round steak
• 1 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 cup celery, diced or celery top
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 pie crust

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skin and coarse parts from kidneys if not already done.

2. 2

   Wash in salted water.

3. 3

   Mix 1 cup flour with salt and pepper to taste in a plastic bag.

4. 4

   Cut kidneys into one-inch squares and place in bag with flour. Seal well and shake to dredge.

5. 5

   Remove kidney and pound remaining seasoned flour into 3/4 lb. of round steak.

6. 6

   Cut the round steak into one-inch pieces.

7. 7

   heat oil in heavy skillet and brown beef cubes on all sides.

8. 8

   Add onion and kidneys, cooking slowly until brown.

9. 9

   Cover meat with hot water, add bay leaf, parsley and celery or celery tops.

10. 10

    Cover tightly and simmer for 1 hour.

11. 11

    Remove meat to deep baking dish.

12. 12

    Add mushrooms and carrots.

13. 13

    Mix 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoons flour with 1/2 cup cold water and add to skillet to thicken juices.

14. 14

    Pour over the meat and vegetables and top with pastry crust.

15. 15

    Bake in preheated 350F for 1 hour. Cover when pastry is golden to prevent over-browning.