Savory Pies-Steak, Mushroom & Gruyere Pie

This time, I decided to try a Savory Pie.  I had seen an online store selling this pie and I thought I can make this, instead of paying $59 for it to be shipped to me.  Did you know that online pies cost $49-59 per pie all over the U.S.-this of course includes shipping, but that's a lot of money even for pie.

This was a slice of heaven.   Just the right flavorings.  Though I had the salt shaker next to me, just in case it needed more salt when I was eating it, but I didn't need any additional salt.

Steak, Mushroom & Gruyere Pie

3 cups cubed beef (I used chuck steak)

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups diced fresh mushrooms

8 oz. Gruyere cheese-shredded

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp. chopped parsley

1 double pie crust, unbaked

Preheat the oven to 425F.  Line a 9" pie plate with one of the uncooked pie crusts and set aside.  Season the cubed beef with the salt, garlic powder and pepper, then lightly brown in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Don't cook the beef all the way through, just brown the outside leaving the inside rare.  You'll want it to finish cooking during baking.  Transfer the meat to a large bowl and set aside.

In the same pan, cook the onions until they become slightly translucent, then add the mushrooms.  Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes.  Add the onion & mushroom mixture to the beef, throw in the shredded cheese and toss to combine.  Top this mixture with the heavy cream and stir to evenly coat, then transfer to the prepared pie plate.  Top with chopped parsley.  Top with the second pie crust, flute the edges and cut a few slits in the top to vent steam during baking.  Brush the top of the crust with melted butter and sprinkle a bit of coarse sea salt.

Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes.  Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest on a wire rack for around 20 minutes before serving.

Note:  I started with Immaculate Pie Crusts and they were horrible.  I had to go back to the store and buy Pillsbury Pie Crusts.  At this point, it was too late in the day for me to try and make my own pie crusts by hand.  I'm getting there.

Am I making you hungry yet?

Happy Pie Making.