3 medium onions, chopped
2.75kg/6lb potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
500g/1lb 2oz plain flour
2 tsp salt
1 free-range egg, beaten
125²µ/4Β½΄Η³ϊ lard, cut into small cubes
125²µ/4Β½΄Η³ϊ margarine, cut into small cubes
2.75kg/6lb braising steak, cut into cubes