Meat Pie

==Ingredients==
* 1½ – 2 kg chuck steak, trimmed and chopped into small cubes
* 3 bacon rashers (optional), chopped
* 2 onions, peeled and chopped
* 2 cups water
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
* ½ – 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
* 1 stick celery, finely chopped (optional)
* 3 tablespoons plain flour
* 1 batch shortcrust pastry 
== Directions ==
# Fry the bacon and onion over a low heat until the onion is soft.
# Add the chopped steak.
# Pour in the water and season with the salt, pepper, and thyme.
# Then add the celery.
# Cover and simmer for about 1½ hours.
# Mix the flour with a little water to a smooth, runny mixture (roux), then stir this into the meat mixture.
# Stir until the mixture thickens.
# Pour into a deep pie dish.
# If you are making small pies, then line small pie dishes with the pastry and fill them with the meat mixture.
# Wet the rim of the pie with milk or beaten egg.
# Place a layer of pastry on top of the pie to form a lid.
# Trim the lid to the shape and size of the pie dish.
# Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
# Make some steam holes in the top and glaze with beaten egg or milk.
# Bake in a hot oven for 30 – 40 minutes (maybe less for the smaller ones).
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