Steak and Mushroom Pie(s)

I got the idea to make Steak and Mushroom pies when I went to Claremont Quarter (shopping mall) and they were giving out samples of steak pie from a stall there. We were going to buy one for dinner, when I had my brainwave and remembered this recipe in the MasterChef cookbook. The book (which has become my Bible!) says that 'the filling for the pies is easy to make - everything goes into the pot, with no initial browning - but it turns out to be rich and savoury.' For once, I totally agree with them!
We didn't have a pie dish big enough or a pie funnel, which I found out is a 'hollow ceramic device, shaped like a funnel, chimney or upstretched bird with open beak used for supporting or venting a pie' - do I detect the need for another kitchen gadget that my parents don't own?! shock horror! So to improvise, I made 4 small pies in large ramekins, each a perfect size for one portion.
I served the dish with roasted cauliflower - although it looks like popcorn in my photo!
For similar recipe go to:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/member-recipes/recipe-detail/3889/#0HsZVlgZ1oFgoLAU.97

Ratings:
Taste: 9
Appearance: 8
Difficulty: 7