Meat Pie, Southern Version

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large baking potato, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt-free seasoning blend to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
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• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water