English Steak & Mushroom Pie

• 2 pound 3/8 inch diced filet or rib-eye raw, trimmed
• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 3 cup beef gravy or beef demi glace
• 1 pie crust (short crust pastry)
• 4 ounce dark beer or ale. amber bock is ideal.
• 1 ounce baking flour
• 4 cup quartered button mushrooms, stems off.

1. Sprinkle flour over diced beef; toss till beef cubes are floured. Add oil to pan sauté beef till rare (about 30 seconds). Add the add mushroom quarters. Simmer 5 minutes more, then add ale & then gravy or demi glace. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes add sea salt and/or ground white pepper to taste, but be careful; do not over season. Put in your favorite four bowls and top with mashed russet potatoes or pie crust.