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THE BEEF & BACON.
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Saute the onion and garlic on a low heat until cooked.
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Add bacon and fry (turn up to a medium heat to lightly cook bacon),.
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Remove all ingredients from the pan,.
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Add the mince to the empty pan; cook until browned and liquid has reduced.
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Add the onion, garlic and diced bacon into the pan with the mince. Add the grated carrot, grated potato, mixed herbs, parsley, beef stock with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
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Add water; mix well and then cook on low heat until liquid has reduced by half.
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Add cornflour and water until sauce thickens. Remove from pan and cool.
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THE POTATO MASH: Cook potatoes and heat milk. Mash all together when potatoes are cooked and nearly falling apart.
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THE PIE:
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Grease a large semi deep (about 10 - 12 cm deep) baking tray and line with puff pastry . Place beef and bacon mixture (once cool) in tray lined with pastry.
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Cook in oven on 180u00b0C until pastry is lightly browned. Remove from oven.
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Place the potato mash over the mince; smooth out and sprinkle with grated tasty cheese to satisfaction.
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Heat oven to 220u00b0C Place on middle shelf and bake for approximately 20 - 30 minutes.
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Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then it's ready to be portioned, served and enjoyed.