Ingredients
Serves: Makes 4 individual pies
Olive or canola oil
1 onion, diced finely
1 large carrot, peeled and diced finely
1 pound ground beef (85/5 ration) (*see note below)
1 large clove garlic (or 2 small), pressed through garlic press
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch salt
1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons (slightly heaping) all-purpose flour
½ cup beef stock, hot
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus a little extra for garnishing
1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
Roasted Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes (recipe below)
1 head garlic, top cut off
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
4 small russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons softened, unsalted butter
½ cup (scant) milk (or half & half, for richer flavor)
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
½ teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
