Herb and Ale Enhancement English Steak and Ale Pie with Root Vegetables

Method

1. Add rosemary, thyme, and nutmeg to the pot after browning the beef and adding the vegetables.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F).
3. In a pot, brown beef, add onion, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, ale, tomato paste, and thyme.
4. Simmer 1 hour, thicken with flour.
5. Transfer to pie dish, cover with pastry, cut vents, bake 25-30 minutes.
6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.