Classic English pie
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. This pie is very tasty and filling. There are different variations: for example, lamb mince can be replaced with beef, and different vegetable combinations can be used. I let the pie cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. The pie can be baked in a large pan or in individual portions. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Pour water into a pot and place it over heat, add salt and pepper, then add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 15–25 minutes.
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Step 2
2. While cooking the potatoes, prepare the other vegetables: peel the onion and carrot, and wash the celery.
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Step 3
3. Dice the onion, celery, and carrot into small cubes. Prepare the beef broth and ground beef.
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Step 4
4. Drain the water from the boiled potatoes, leaving 0.5 cup of water in the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, season with salt and pepper, and mash the potatoes into a puree.
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Step 5
5. In a saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
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Step 6
6. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, mix well.
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Step 7
7. Sauté the vegetables in a saucepan for about 15 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Increase the heat and add the ground meat to the vegetables, mashing it well with a spoon.
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Step 9
9. Fry the entire contents until the minced meat is cooked, add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 10
10. Use a spoon to push the contents to one side, then drain off the excess fat, as it is not needed.
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Step 11
11. Add flour to the saucepan and mix.
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Step 12
12. Pour the beef broth into the meat mixture and vegetables, add thyme, and cook until a thick consistency forms.
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Step 13
13. Place the meat component in the baking dish as the bottom layer.
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Step 14
14. Mix the potatoes with grated Parmesan, then spread the mashed potatoes over the meat layer, distributing it evenly across the entire dish.
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Step 15
15. Cut the remaining butter into pieces and place on top of the potatoes, then sprinkle with paprika.
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Step 16
16. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Serve 10 minutes after removing from the oven.