Greggs Style Steak Bake
A homemade Greggs Steak Bake – tender beef in rich gravy wrapped in golden puff pastry. The ultimate savoury fakeaway classic.
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Why you’ll love it
The Greggs Steak Bake is one of the UK’s best-loved savoury pastries, famous for its flaky golden puff pastry and rich, meaty filling. Inside, tender chunks of beef are cooked in a thick onion gravy, then wrapped in buttery pastry and baked until crisp. This copycat recipe shows you how to make your own Steak Bake at home. Using ready-rolled puff pastry and simple ingredients, you can recreate the Greggs flavour and texture in your own oven – no bakery queue required. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a comforting fakeaway.
About the original
Greggs is the UK’s biggest bakery chain, known for savouries like the Sausage Roll and Festive Bake. The Steak Bake is one of their core classics, sold year-round and a favourite for anyone craving hearty comfort food. Making it at home means you can enjoy it hot and fresh, and even freeze extras for later.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry — approx. 320g
- 300 g beef steak — Diced
- 1 piece Onion — Finely Chopped
- 1 piece Beef Stock — Dissolved in approx. 200ml water
- 1 tbsp Plain flour
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 piece Egg — Beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Butter — For frying
Method
Heat oil in a pan, fry onion until softened. Add beef and brown on all sides.
Stir in flour, then add stock, tomato purée, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 20–25 minutes until beef is tender and gravy thick.
Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) / 400°F.
Roll pastry and cut into 4 rectangles.
Spoon cooled filling onto one side of each rectangle. Fold pastry over, seal edges with a fork.
Brush with egg wash, score tops lightly with a knife.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra filling.
- Swap beef for minced beef for a quicker cook.
- Freeze unbaked steak bakes for easy future meals.
- Make mini steak bakes for parties.
FAQs
- Can I use leftover roast beef?
- Yes – chop finely, add to onion gravy, and bake as usual.
- How do I make them crispier?
- Bake on a pre-heated tray and use a hot oven (200°C+) for maximum puff.
- Can I freeze homemade steak bakes?
- Yes – freeze before baking, then cook from frozen for 30–35 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 430 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
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