Mince and Cheese Pie

Ingredients11

• shortcrust pastry400 g
• beef mince500 g
• onion1
• plain flour1 tbsp
• beef stock150 ml
• Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
• tomato sauce1 tbsp
• cheddar cheese150 g
• egg1
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Heat a pan and brown the beef mince with the finely chopped onion until the meat is cooked through.
2. Stir in the flour, then add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the filling is thick, then cool.
3. Line four pie tins with shortcrust pastry and fill with the cooled mince.
4. Grate the cheddar and pile it over the mince, then cover with pastry lids and crimp the edges.
5. Beat the egg and brush it over the lids. Cut a small steam hole in each pie.
6. Bake at 200°C for about 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden.