"Shortening is the secret to extra-flaky pie crust, but nothing compares to the flavor of butter. Use both, as in this super-luxe beef pie, and you're golden...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening or beef lard
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Filling and assembly:
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3 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut into 2" pieces
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 10-ounce package frozen pearl onions, thawed
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cups dry red wine
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2 sprigs rosemary
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6 sprigs thyme, plus 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
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Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
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Heavy cream (for brushing)