Beef and Porter Pie, give or take

Butter and olive oil for sauteeing
Half to 2 pounds ground/any type beef
1 onion, chopped
Middle of the garlic head/a few huge cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celeries, sliced
7 big baby bella caps, chopped
1 bottle porter or any dark beer
Some water
Few pinches of thyme
Bay leaf
Salt and pepper
IT butter and IT flour for roux (optional)
Pie dough

Cook meat, saute veggies, pour liquid into veggies and simmer for ages or add a roux. Put it all together and bake at 425 until crust looks good or someone bites your arm. Eat with peas and cheese-covered cauliflower for optimal effect.