steak and guiness pies

heat half the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic,onion and veg exept the mushrooms for 5 minutes,until softening.heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan and fry the beef until brown.add this to the vegetables,along with the flour and tomato puree.stir well and gradually add the guiness,stock and bay leaf.simmer for 21/2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.leave to cool before making the pie.

heat the oven to 200c/gas 6.pour the meat into four pie dishes,adding the mushrooms.place a strip of pastry around the edge of the dishes,dampen and cover with a pastry lid.brush with milk.bake in the oven for 30 mins,until golden and risen.

serve with whatever other veg you like.