Beef Pot Pie

peekaboo's Note:

Stick to your ribs beef pot pie.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 frozen deep dish pie shells (homemade or store bought)
• 1 small onion , minced
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 -3 potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 4 tablespoons butter , divided
• ½ lb cubed beef
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup cream or ½ cup milk , which ever you prefer
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook Beef in 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper.
4. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
5. Stir in the broth.
6. Bring mixture to a boil.
7. Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
8. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
9. Stir in the beef & flour.
10. Add the milk, and heat through.
11. Add the Beef mixture into the vegetable mixture, and cook until thickened.
12. Cool slightly, then pour mixture into 1 unbaked pie shell.
13. Cover with remaining crust.
14. Flute edges, and make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam.
15. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
16. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Reviews

[KCHomeCook]

I used cut up steak for the beef and used frozen carrots and peas for the vegetables. We loved it! Next time I might add in some mushrooms too.