*Ingredients*
*For the Pastry:*
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup cold water (more if needed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
*For the Filling:*
- 500g minced beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
- ¼ cup beef stock
- Fresh parsley (optional)
*Instructions*
1. *Make the pastry*:
- Mix flour and salt. Rub in butter until crumbly.
- Add cold water gradually to form a dough.
- Wrap and chill for 30 mins.
2. *Prepare the filling*:
- In a pan, cook onion and garlic until soft.
- Add minced meat, brown it.
- Stir in tomato paste, seasonings, and flour.
- Pour in stock, simmer until thick. Cool completely.
3. *Assemble pies*:
- Roll pastry and line small greased ramekins or mini
