Easy As Pie

Mouth-watering slow-cooked steak and pepper topped with parmesan dumplings is the perfect winter fare.

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STEAK & PEPPER DUMPLING PIE

PREP + COOK TIME 8 HOURS 45 MINUTES SERVES 6

1.2kg beef chuck steak

12 shallots (300g), unpeeled

2½ tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

4 rindless bacon rashers (250g), chopped coarsely

400g button mushrooms halved

2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon plain flour

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1½ cups (225g) self-raising flour

75g cold butter, chopped finely