Savory Ground Beef & Veggie Pot Pie
Indulge in this delicious Savory Ground Beef & Veggie Pot Pie, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or sharing with friends. Featuring tender ground beef mixed with sautéed onions, carrots, and crispy hash browns, all enveloped in a flaky crust and topped with rich beef gravy, this pot pie is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your appetite. It's a hearty meal that's easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
1 (13.875 oz) package (Softened as directed on the box)
lean ground beef
1 lb (At least 80% lean)
medium onion
1 (Chopped (about 1/2 cup))
garlic salt
1 teaspoon (None)
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (None)
cornstarch
3 tablespoons (None)
frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
3 cups (Thawed)
medium carrots
3 (Sliced (about 1 1/2 cups))
beef gravy
1 (12 oz) jar (None)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2
While the oven is heating up, take one refrigerated pie crust and gently line a 9-inch glass pie plate with it. Make sure it covers the edges well, then set aside.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef, chopped onion, garlic salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beef is fully browned. Once cooked, drain any excess fat.
4
Incorporate the cornstarch into the beef mixture, stirring until it is fully combined.
5
Add in the thawed diced hash browns, sliced carrots, and jar of beef gravy. Cook this mixture over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until everything is heated through.
6
Carefully spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into the pie crust-lined plate.
7
Place the second pie crust over the filling. Seal the edges well and flute them for a decorative touch.
8
Cut slits in several places on the top crust to allow steam to escape. This will prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
9
To protect the edges from over-browning, cover the crust edges with foil.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Once finished, let the pie stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savory Ground Beef & Veggie Pot Pie?
It is a comforting dish featuring tender ground beef, onions, carrots, and crispy hash browns inside a flaky crust with beef gravy.
What oven temperature is required for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 450°F (230°C).
What type of meat is best for this pot pie?
The recipe calls for one pound of lean ground beef, at least 80% lean.
How should the onions be prepared?
The medium onion should be chopped, yielding about 1/2 cup.
What seasonings are used in the beef mixture?
The recipe uses one teaspoon of garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
How long does it take to brown the ground beef?
The beef should be cooked for about 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned.
Should I drain the fat from the cooked beef?
Yes, once the beef is cooked, you should drain any excess fat.
Why is cornstarch added to the recipe?
Cornstarch is incorporated into the beef mixture to help thicken the filling.
What kind of potatoes are used in the filling?
The recipe uses 3 cups of frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes.
Do the hash browns need to be thawed?
Yes, the hash brown potatoes should be thawed before being added to the mixture.
How should the carrots be prepared?
The three medium carrots should be sliced, totaling about 1 1/2 cups.
What type of gravy is recommended?
A 12-ounce jar of beef gravy is used for this recipe.
How long should the filling mixture cook on the stove?
The mixture should be cooked over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until heated through.
What type of pie plate is recommended?
A 9-inch glass pie plate is ideal for this recipe.
Which pie crust should I use?
The recipe specifies a 13.875 oz package of Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts.
How do I prepare the pie crusts?
The crusts should be softened as directed on the box before use.
How do I seal the pot pie?
Place the second crust over the filling, seal the edges well, and flute them for a decorative touch.
Why do I need to cut slits in the top crust?
Slits allow steam to escape during baking, which prevents the crust from becoming soggy.
How can I prevent the crust edges from over-browning?
You should cover the edges of the crust with foil during baking.
How long does the pot pie need to bake?
Bake the pie for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Should the pie rest after baking?
Yes, let the pie stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Is this recipe suitable for busy weeknights?
Yes, it is described as an easy-to-prepare meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Can this recipe be served at special gatherings?
Yes, its hearty nature makes it great for sharing with friends or family at gatherings.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include pot pie, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner, hearty meal, and vegetable pie.
How many carrots are needed?
You will need three medium carrots.
How much beef is required?
The recipe requires one pound of ground beef.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
How do I line the pie plate?
Gently line the 9-inch glass pie plate with one refrigerated pie crust, covering the edges well.
What heat setting is used for browning the beef?
The beef should be cooked in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
How much cornstarch is used?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.