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If using crust base:

 

Line baking dish with pie dough.

 

Pre-bake 8 minutes.

 

Spread meat filling evenly in dish.

 

Top with mashed potatoes.

 

Use fork to create decorative ridges.

 

These ridges brown beautifully.

 

Step 7: Bake to Golden Perfection

Place pie in oven.

 

Bake 25–30 minutes until top is golden.

 

For extra browning:

 

Broil 2–3 minutes carefully.

 

Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.

 

Flavor Profile

This pie should be:

 

• Savory and rich

• Slightly herbaceous

• Creamy on top

• Hearty and warming

• Balanced between meat and vegetables

 

The mashed potato topping offers contrast to the savory filling beneath.

 

Cooking Science Behind the Dish

Caramelization creates sweetness in vegetables.

 

Tomato paste intensifies umami.

 

Flour thickens by forming a roux with fat.

 

Simmering allows flavors to integrate.

 

Resting time stabilizes structure for clean slices.

 

Texture Goals

• Filling thick but not dry

• Vegetables tender but distinct

• Potatoes fluffy and smooth

• Golden crust on top

 

Make-Ahead Instructions

Assemble pie fully.

 

Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

 

Bake when ready.

 

Add 5–10 extra minutes if baking from cold.