Hand Pies

D&D 2024 recipe: Hand Pies. Source: Heroes' Feast. recipe type Human, diet Vegan Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon 1 large (about 8 ounces) Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 0.5-inch pieces 2 leeks, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 0.67 cup low-sodium chicken broth 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley Pastry for 2 double-crust pies (about 1.5 pounds), thawed if frozen 1 1 Ketchup, grainy mustard, or steak sauce to serve (optional) Instructions In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon, turning it over as necessary, until well-rendered and lightly browned, about 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve. Measure the rendered fat. Reserve 2½ tablespoons and save the rest for another use or discard it. Return 1½ tablespoons of the fat to the skillet, set over medium-high heat, and allow the fat to warm until shimmering. Add the potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon bacon fat and allow it to warm until shimmering. Add the leeks, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the leeks soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet, return it to medium-high heat, add the beef, and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps, until it begins to lose its pink color, 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium, add the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen and dissolve any sticking browned bits, until the mixture thickens (and is almost a bit pasty), about 2 minutes. Scrape the mixture into the bowl with the potat...