Name: Mini Beef and Beer Hand Pies with a Cheddar Cheese Crust
Yield: makes 4 small pies
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup (1 stick) frozen butter; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 1/4 cup ice water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 pound ground beef; 1 small carrot, diced; 1/2 small potato, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons frozen peas, thawed; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup of your favorite beer; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; pinch of sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten mixed with a splash of water