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I grew up eating pasties
my dad's family moved to the united states from england when he was 6 and my grandmother taught my mom how to make pasties and she taught me
i dont really have measurements on the ingredients but you can probable google and find a receipe

dice sirloin steak along with equal parts potatos and onion in a bowl. salt and pepper
two ways to do the crust
1. make a basic pie crust rolling out a round about 6 - 8 inches diameter. toward the front of the cirle place the meat,onion and potato mixture, a little salt and a couple pads of butter down the middle - fold the dough over and crim the edges togther.
2. buy the pillsbury already rolled out pie cust = open and do the same with the filling and close the edges

slit a small hole in the top to let out steam - bake at 350 for about an hour - hour and 15 minutes - but before you put them in the oven - once you have them on a baking sheet put a couple teaspoons of water in the hole on top. let them sit for 20-30 minyes after they come out of the oven

good luck

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always use a nice chuck roast - it will melt in your mouth if given enough time to cook.

cut into nice size pieces - salt/pepper - dredge in flour
in it goes to a heavy dutch oven type with hot olive oil - you may have to cook in batches.

remove meat and add a large yellow onion and a couple cloves of garlic chopped. cook for 5-6 minutes

add meat back in and a couple tablespoons of flour. cook another few minutes - make sure the flour has cooked

add 2 cans chicken broth while all the time stirring. bring to a boil

add carrots and potaotes.

then you can do one of two things - keep it on top of the stove at a low simmer until meat is tender and vegs are cooked - 45 minutes to an hour

OR

put a tight lid on it and put it in the oven at around 325-350 for at least 90 minutes - the oven definalety adds another level of flavor if you are not in a hurry.

good luck and happy stewing
LA

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made her incredible vegetable soup provencal on this cold rainy day - saffron gives it the most elegant flavor.
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