Meat Pie

==Description==
===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 (see below).
===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).
===Other Links===
==See also==
Category:Australian Snacks
Category:Snacks
Category:Recipes
Category:Australian Recipes
Category:Celery Side Dish Recipes
Category:Boiled Celery Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Pepper Recipes
Category:Flour Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Water Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Salt Recipes
Category:Milk Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Steak Recipes
Category:Meat Recipes
Category:Recipes that need photos