Steak pie facts for kids
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| Type | Meat pie |
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Main ingredients | Steak, beef gravy, pastry shell |
| Variations | Steak pie supper |
A steak pie is a yummy traditional meat pie from the UK. It's made with tender pieces of steak and rich beef gravy. All of this delicious filling is wrapped inside a golden pastry shell. Sometimes, cooks add mixed vegetables to the filling too. People often enjoy steak pie with "steak chips," which are thick, crispy fried potatoes.
You can also find steak pies at chip shops! There, they are served with regular chips. In Scotland, this meal is often called a steak pie supper. People usually add salt and vinegar to their chips and pie. In some places, like around Edinburgh, a special "chippie sauce" is popular. This sauce is a mix of vinegar and brown sauce. Some chip shops, especially in Scotland, even heat up frozen pies by quickly frying them!
Steak Pie and Sports
Steak pies are a very popular hot snack at soccer games across the UK. Fans often eat them before the game starts or during half-time. Because meat pies are so famous at football matches, there's even an award for the "Best Football Pie" at the British Pie Awards!
New Year's Day Tradition
Many families in Scotland have a special tradition: they celebrate New Year's Day with a big dinner of steak pie. It's a warm and comforting meal to start the new year!
Different Kinds of Steak Pie
There are different types of steak pies enjoyed around the world. For example, you can find them in Australia and New Zealand.
- In Ireland, people often add Guinness Stout (a type of dark beer) along with bacon and onions to their steak pies. This is known as a "Steak and Guinness Pie."
- A "Steak and Ale pie" is another popular version, especially in British pubs. Instead of Guinness, it uses a different kind of ale to give it a unique flavor.
