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Grandma's Potpie

By: Annette Wheatley 
"My husband and father-in-law are both picky eaters, but they do enjoy this savory meat pie with flaky golden crust. The recipe is from my husband's grandmother.--Annette Wheatley, Syracuse, New York"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. stir in onion powder and salt. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with potatoes and vegetables. In a skillet, melt the butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over vegetables. For crust, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in milk until a soft dough forms. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 9-in. square. Place over filling; flute edges and cut slits in top. Brush with butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Footnotes

  • Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut shortening into dry ingredients. The coarse crumbs should be the size of small peas when finished.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by flamincomet   view full review
This is probably my husband's favorite dish. GREAT recipe. I make at least 50% more gravy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by lawolfe   view full review
I did the following due to my sons allergies. I had to work with what I had. This is just one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by zimmerle   view full review
Perfect comfort food. I substituted 1/2 chicken broth because I didn't have enough beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by JULIAC   view full review
This is really good. I put in fresh veggies instead of frozen, personal choice, and I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2011 by Emelton   view full review
Not bad the Fiance` liked it quite a bit. This would be so much better with more gravy maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by lisa_christine1   view full review
This was good but I didn't like the ground beef in it. Next time I will use stew meat. I used...

 

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