For best results, use Breville's Fast Slow Pro™ combination pressure and slow cooker

Combine flour, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add beef and toss to coat

Select SEAR and preheat the cooking bowl. Heat the olive oil until shimmering then add half the beef and brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef and transfer to the plate

Select SAUTE, HI heat. Add bacon and cook 2-3 minutes to render fat. Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook until softened and slightly brown, 7-10 minutes

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add Guinness and bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Add bay leaf, chopped thyme, Worcestershire sauce and return beef along with any pan juices

Select PRESSURE COOK or SLOW COOK CASSEROLE

When cooking has completed, adjust seasoning then cool completely in refrigerator

Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly oil 8 individual pie dishes

Line each pie dish with shortcrust pastry. Fill with 1/2 cup (125ml) of beef filling and line the top with puff pastry. Brush with beaten egg and cut a steam hole in the centre

Bake 30-40 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving