Ingredients
Method
For the Filling
- Heat oil in a large pot. Brown beef on all sides. Remove & set aside.
- Fry onions, carrots & garlic in the same pot. (add more oil if needed) Cook until golden & caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour, salt & pepper into the pot & cook, while scraping the bottom for 1 minute.
- Return meat & juices to the pan, add beer & beef stock. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat & simmer for approx 2 hours until tender & sauce has thickened.
For the Pies
- Spoon the beef mixture into serving dishes.
- Top with pastry lid, press down firmly on the sides to seal. Cut a small cross in the middle of the lid.
- Brush with beaten egg & bake @ 200'C for 20 minutes until golden.
For the Green Beans
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Add green beans & saute.
- Season with salt.
For the Mashed Potato
- Place mashed potato in a pot over medium heat. Stir to evaporate any excess water.
- Add butter & milk, stir through until creamy.
- Season with salt & pepper.