West Coast Goldminers Pie

Kristine Robertson's Note:

This recipe is an authentic west coasters delight. It is delicious hot or cold, very healthy and quite inexpensive to make. Makes a big pie. You can use pre-made pastry instead if you wish.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¼ cup sago
• ½ swede
• 1 good sized carrot
• 2 large potatoes
• 2 large onions
• 1 good size leek
• ½ lb prime beef mince
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Pastry

• 2 ½ cups flour
• ½ lb grated butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder

Directions:

1. Tip 1/4 cup Sago into large bowl.
2. Add 1/2 cup water.
3. Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
4. Grate 1/2 swede, 1 good sized carrot,.
5. Dice 2 large potatoes and 2 large onions.
6. Slice 1 leek.
7. After 30 minutes of'soaking' the Sago, add 1/2lb prime beef mince, grated swede, carrot, diced ptotates, onions and sliced leek.
8. Plus 1+1/2 tsp salt.
9. Line a large pie dish with pastry and fill with mixture.
10. Pat down with wet hands.
11. Top pie with remaining pastry, pinch sides and dot energetically with fork.
12. Cook in hot oven for 45 minutes (Turn down when pastry is golden brown).
13. Pastry: Mix all ingredients to stiff dough with milk.
14. Roll out separately.