Curried Beef Pot Pie

2 T. olive oil
1 lrg .onion, diced
1 T. garlic (2 cloves)
1 T. ginger, fresh minced (or 2 tsp. ground)
2 T. curry powder
3 T. flour
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. potatoes, diced
2 1/2 c. beef broth
2 cinnamon sticks
2 T. chopped mango chutney
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. peas
3 Roma tomatoes, diced (or 1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes)
1/4 c. flat-leafed parsley
2 c. ground beef, browned
salt & pepper

• Heat oil in large, heavy pot. Add onion and cook, 8 min.
• Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and flour; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes
• Add carrots, potatoes, broth, cinnamon; simmer 20 minutes
• Add chutney, raisins, peas, tomatoes, parsley, beef, salt & pepper; cook 5 minutes
• 2 layers of pastry - brush with egg

Bake @ 350 F for 40 minutes until golden

Notes: I've made this pie several times. It just keeps getting better. A nice mixture of sweet and spicy and a touch of savory.