Pastry-Topped Ginger Beef

Directions

1. 1
   In a Dutch oven or large pot, mix together first six ingredients.
2. 2
   Add meat and mix well.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer on stovetop or bake in 300 oven for 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
4. 4
   Note: recipe may be prepared to this stage and then refrigerated and finished the next day.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to a large rectangle.
6. 6
   Add carrots to beef mixture.
7. 7
   Transfer mixture to a large rectangular 3 litre casserole and cover with pastry.
8. 8
   Trim edges, cut steam holes, and decorate with extra pieces of scrap pastry.
9. 9
   Bake in a 400 oven for 30 minutes or until golden and filling is bubbly.