Classic Beef Pies

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Plain Flour (Plus 2 Tablespoons More)
• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme (Crushed)
• 1/8 To Taste Black Pepper
• 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/8 To Taste Salt
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 2 Medium Carrots (Peeled And Cubed)
• 1 Medium Irish Potato (Peeled And Cubed)
• 2 Knorr Cubes
• 1 Medium Egg (Lightly Beaten)
• 1 1/2 Cups Cold Water (Divided)
• 2 Cups Margarine
• 1 Cup Water

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of flour, baking powder and very little salt. Add the margarine in small pieces and mix till a breadcrumbs-like mixture forms. Slowly, add 1 cup of cold water and mix well till a dough forms. Cover the dough in cling film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
2. In a pan, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Add the beef and stir fry for about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of water, thyme, salt and black pepper and cook covered for 10 minutes. Stir in the potato, carrots and knorr cubes.
3. Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with remaining 1/2 cup of cold water. Slowly, add flour mixture in pan and mix. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large baking dish.
5. Divide the dough in small portions. Place each dough portion onto a lightly floured surface and with a rolling pin roll them slightly. Cut each portion in desired shape and place the filling and fold. With beaten egg coat the ends of the dough to seal the filling. Arrange the pies onto prepared baking dish and coat each meat pie with beaten egg. Bake for about 30 minutes.