Classic British Meat Pie

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a pan, cook onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
3. Add beef mince and cook until browned.
4. Stir in beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. In a bowl, mix flour and butter to make a paste.
6. Roll out the pastry, place in a pie dish, and add the meat mixture.
7. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.