Beef & Beer Pies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200.C.
2. 2
   Saute onion & bacon until onion softens & bacon is cooked, set aside.
3. 3
   Add mince to pan and cook until browned, add mushrooms and cook until soft.
4. 4
   Return onion & bacon to pan and add flour, cook stirring for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add wine & beer & simmer until most of the liquid has reduced to a sauce consistency.
6. 6
   Add worcestershire sauce & parsley.
7. 7
   Spoon mixture into individual pie dishes, cover with pastry, (brush with egg or milk if you like) & bake about 20 mins or until pastry is well risen, golden & crisp.
8. 8
   NB/ If you choose to make fully enclosed pies, pastry top & bottom, allow mixture to cool before spooning into pastry otherwise it will become soggy.