Recipe

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• 2 lbs beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• salt pork, minced
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp thyme
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 lb shortening
• 1/2 cup ice water

• 1 Prepare pastry.
• 2 Mix together flour, baking powder, salt.
• 3 Cut in shortening til crumbly.
• 4 Stir in ice water with a fork until it forms a ball.
• 5 Roll out 2/3 of it to fit a large 5 litre (20 cup) size rectangular casserole.
• 6 For filling, mix together meat, potatoes, onion and seasonings.
• 7 Pour into crust and spread evenly.
• 8 Add 2 1/2 cups to 3 cups water, just until you can see it through the filling.
• 9 Roll out remaining crust to cover the top.
• 10 Place on top, seal and vent for steam.
• 11 Bake at 450*F for 15 minutes.
• 12 Reduce heat to 325*F and bake for 4 hours or longer, until it is a rich brown, cover if the top becomes too dark.