Steak and Kidney Pudding
Steak and Kidney Pudding is a hearty British main course of slow-cooked stewing steak and kidney in a rich Worcestershire and tomato purée gravy, encased in suet pastry. The Thermomix TM7 chops and sautés the onion base, simmers the filling to tenderness and steams the pudding gently in the Varoma for a classic result.
About this recipe
Steak and Kidney Pudding Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the ultimate British comfort food to your all-in-one kitchen machine. This classic steamed pudding wraps meltingly tender stewing steak and kidney in a rich gravy of beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée and bay leaf, all encased in soft suet pastry. Searching for a hearty weekend main course or a make-ahead family dinner? The TM7 handles every stage: it chops and sautés the onions and garlic until fragrant, mixes the sauce to a silky consistency and steams the whole pudding gently in the Varoma, so the pastry stays light while the filling bubbles beneath. The long, low steaming coaxes the beef into fork-tender perfection without any watching or stirring. Serve this warming pudding with mashed potatoes and greens for a Sunday lunch that tastes like hours of effort, made simple with guided precision.
Preparation tips
- Cut the stewing steak and kidney into even, bite-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate during the long Varoma steaming, giving you uniformly tender filling throughout the suet pastry.
- Make the filling a day ahead and chill it overnight; the Worcestershire, tomato purée and bay leaf flavours deepen considerably, making assembly of the pudding quicker and tastier.
- Ensure the suet pastry seals the pudding bowl tightly and cover the top with pleated baking paper and foil so condensation cannot drip onto the pastry during steaming.
Recipe variations
- For a kidney-free version, replace the kidney with extra stewing steak or cubed mushrooms; the Worcestershire and beef stock gravy keeps the flavour deeply savoury and family-friendly.
- For a festive twist, add a splash of ale and a spoonful of redcurrant jelly to the filling, and serve the steamed pudding with roasted winter vegetables for a Christmas-worthy Sunday lunch.
Why this recipe works
There is nothing quite like the rich, comforting flavour of a classic steak and kidney pudding, yet achieving that perfectly steamed, fluffy suet pastry can be daunting. With the Thermomix TM7, you eliminate the guesswork to ensure flawless results every single time. Its precise temperature control guarantees that the steak is meltingly tender whilst the pastry remains light and golden. You can trust the TM7 to handle the intricate timing, delivering a restaurant-quality classic that satisfies your desire for culinary perfection without the stress.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping onions and garlic in the mixing bowl takes just seconds, giving an even base for the steak filling without tears
- The TM7 sautés the onions and garlic at a precise temperature, releasing sweetness for the rich kidney pudding gravy
- Steaming the pudding in the Varoma keeps the suet pastry light and tender while the beef filling turns fork-soft
- Precise heating lets the Worcestershire, tomato purée and beef stock simmer gently into a silky, glossy gravy
- Mixing the filling evenly coats every piece of stewing steak with the bay-scented sauce for consistent flavour
Ingredients
- olive oil
- onions
- garlic cloves
- stewing steak
- lamb's kidneys
- plain flour
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- fresh thyme
- dried bay leaf