Beef Pot Pie

January 28, 2015
30 Min Prep
Beef Pot Pie

A classic pot pie.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 (9 inch) pie crusts
  • salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

In a saucepan brown the ground beef. Transfer meat to a large mixing bowl. In another 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, pour in beef broth and add carrots and potatoes. Cook until almost tender; about 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).When the carrots and potatoes are done, transfer to the large mixing bowl with the beef; leaving the liquid in the pan. Combine the peas with the carrots, potatoes and beef.Dissolve the cornstarch with the 1/3 cup of water. Pour into the saucepan of beef broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat; cook for 5 minutes.Line a 9 inch pie plate with one of the pie crust following the package directions. Place the beef mixture into the pie crust. Pour the gravy over the top of the mixture, then cover with the other pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown; about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.