Canadian Tourtière with Ground Beef

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the thyme, sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
5. Transfer the mixture to a pie dish.
6. Roll out the puff pastry and place it over the meat mixture.
7. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
8. Brush the top with the beaten egg and milk mixture.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
10. Let cool slightly before serving.
11. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.