Steak And Mushroom Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil (more as needed)
1 lb sirloin steak (cubed)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
7 large fresh button mushrooms, sliced (or use as much as desired)
1 large onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (can use a pinch more)
1 (1 ounce) package dry mushroom gravy mix
1 cup water
2 -4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the steak cubes with black pepper then add to the skillet then cook until browned on the outside; remove to a bowl.
Add in mushrooms and cook until browned.
Add in onion and thyme; saute for about 5 minutes (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
Return the beef to the skillet.
Stir in the mushroom gravy, 1 cup water and Worcestershire sauce (start with 2 teaspoons and add in more to taste); bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 30-35 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Set oven to 400 degrees F.
Transfer the beef mixture to a greased casserole dish.
Roll out the puff pastry to cover the top of the dish; press edges onto the rim of the dish to seal.
In a small cup whisk together 1 tablespoons water with the egg, then brush over the top of the pastry.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is fuffed and golden brown.