Bœuf Bourgignon Pot Pie - Gentleman Farmer Wines

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons lard or olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing
• 1 ½ pounds boneless short ribs, left whole
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 slices of bacon cut into ¼ inch slices
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium leek, cleaned, halved, and thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons bourbon or cognac
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• ½ pound pearl onions
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Puff pastry, homemade or frozen
• 1 large egg, beaten