281K views · 12K reactions | An absolute fave from Aotearoa New Zealand… the steak and cheese pie by WhānauKai RECIPE: Te Mīti Kau (The Beef) 1 kg mīti kau (beef, chuck steak) 1 aniana mā (white onion) 4–6 wāhi kāriki (garlic cloves) 2 tsp tāima raki (dried thyme) 2 tsp rau aniana (onion flakes) 2 tsp paura kāriki (garlic powder) 1 tsp paprika 4 tbsp winika balsamic (balsamic vinegar) 4 tbsp ranu Worcester (Worcester sauce) 2 tbsp huka (sugar) 450 ml wai kua kōhuatia (boiled water) + wairenga mīti kau (beef stock) 4 tbsp puehu kānga (cornflour) + 1/4 C wai (water) Method: -Sear mīti (beef) and set aside. -Sauté aniana (onion) and kāriki (garlic) with all flavours for 5 mins -Add mīti (beef) + wairenga (stock), then slow cook 2 hrs OR pressure cook 35 mins. -Reduce sauce 15 mins, thicken with puehu kānga (cornflour) + wai (water), then set aside. Te Pōhā Aparau (The Puff Pastry) OR store-bought puff pastry 200 g pata (butter) 2 1/2 C puehu parāoa kounga (high grade flour) + 1/2 tsp tote (salt) 1/2 C wai mātao (chilled water) -Grate pata (butter) and freeze. -Make dough with puehu parāoa (flour), tote (salt), wai mātao (water). -Laminate pastry (fold & roll), repeat 4 times. Chill 30 mins. Assemble -Line dish/ramekins/Texas muffin tins with pōhā (pastry). -Fill with mīti (beef) + optional 250 g tīhi kua waruwarutia (grated cheese). -Top with pōhā (pastry). -Bake at 185°C for 45 mins or until golden #NewZealand #Aotearoa #Pie #SteakandcheesePie #Recipe #NZ