In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually. Form dough. Chill 15 minutes.

Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook until beef is browned.

Stir in tomato paste, olives, raisins, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes until flavors combine. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a pie dish by lightly greasing with butter.

Divide dough in half. Roll one half into a circle to fit pie dish bottom. Press gently into dish.

Spread cooked meat mixture evenly over crust. Make sure filling reaches edges but not overflowing.

Roll remaining dough half. Cover the pie. Pinch edges to seal tightly. Trim extra dough if needed.

Brush beaten egg over top crust for a golden finish. Make small slits in the top for steam to escape.

Place pie in preheated oven. Bake 35–40 minutes until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven.

Allow pie to cool 5–10 minutes. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy the flavors of Trinidad in every bite.