I always have sheets of puff pastry in my freezer for this very reason. The comfort of a beautifully made Steak and Onion pie cannot be underestimated. If you listen very carefully, they quite often speak for themselves. This is a foolproof recipe and at its best served with mash, peas and thick gravy. Now fly my pretties, it's time to cook......

• 1 red onion
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp of fresh ginger
• 500 grams rump steak
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 carrot chopped
• 1 large portobello mushroom
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 beef oxo cubes
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 large sheets puff pastry
• Salt( just a pinch) and pepper