b'Beef & Guinness PiesPrep Time: 15 minThis is a classic dish, perfect for the winter. Ideal Cook Time: 1 hrto make on a cold and rainy winters day, and to Baking Time: 25 minbe enjoyed with a glass of red by an open fire. You Resting Time: 20 min wont be disappointed.Makes 8 piesTo make filling put a teaspoon of butter with a tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy based pan over Pie Filling high heat. Butter and extra virgin oliveBrown the beef in batches, dont over fill the pan and oil, for cooking season with salt & pepper.2.5kg beef topside, roughlyWhen beef is done set aside in large bowl that will diced into 15 mm cubes catch all of the beef juices.2 large brown onions,While beef is resting, turn the heat down low and sliced in the same pan add more butter and olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, sliced add onion, garlic and herbs and cook gently for 15 minutes.2 sprigs thyme2 sprigs rosemary2 tbsp plain flour750ml Guinness100g peas, fresh or frozen Pastry 4 sheets shortcrust pastry, thawed (for base)4 sheets puff pastry, thawed (for lid)1 free-range egg, beatenPoppy seeds156'