INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 large cloves garlic, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons butter
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3/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
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2 tablespoons flour
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1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
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2 cups beef stock
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For the Biscuit Topping:
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1 1/2 cups self-rise flour
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6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 cup milk
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Salt and pepper
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2 tablespoons finely chopped sage
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2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme
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Yields: 6