Simply follow our simply laid out recipe:
1) Heat the dripping in a large saucepan, add the beef and kidney and colour on all sides.
2) Add the herbs, onion and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes more.
3) Sprinkle with the plain flour then take off the heat and add the stock, wine, and Worchester sauce.
4) Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
5) Bring to the boil then turn down to a slow simmer and cook for 2 hours or until the meat is cooked.
6) Take the pastry out of the fridge after and hour and a half.
7) Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.
8) When your sauce is ready pour it into your baking dish. You could make individual ones if you prefer.
9) Wet the edge of the dish and top with your pastry pressing down round the edges to seal. Trim if necessary.
10) Use any extra bits to decorate the top then brush with the beaten egg.
11) Bake in the oven for 30minutes or until the top is crisp and golden.