Grandmas Country Pot Pie By Freda Recipes

GRANDMA'S POTPIE

Steps:

• In a large 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. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, 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, in a small bowl, 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 melted butter. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

GRANDMA'S COUNTRY POT PIE BY FREDA

Steps:

• PREHEAT OVEN @ 400 degrees. Spray casserole Dish with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup. To Make FILLING: Melt Butter in skillet, add the Following: Onions, Celery, Chicken, Salt & pepper,thyme & garlic. Saute til celery is tender and chicken is cooked.
• While chicken is cooking; Place the carrots & Potatoes in 2 Qt Casserole Dish Then Cook in Microwave, 8-10 minutes. NOTE:(Not on the Stove top)
• Remove casserole from Microwave then add Cooked Chicken & Celery to Carrots & Potatoes. Pour in your Canned Mixed Vegies (DRAINED)
• In Separate Bowl; Combine the Soup, & Chicken broth, Whisk together well. Pour over Casserole, Mix with a spoon. Top with Crust below
• CRUST: In separate Bowl, Mix together Crust ingredients, mix well. Pour this evenly over the Filling, Bake in Oven @ 400 Degrees for 30-40 minutes til golden brown on top and Bubbly. Note: Can be made with Burger, beef or Ham, Also tuna.

GRANNY'S SHEPARDS PIE BY FREDA

Steps:

• 1. Boil and Mash Potatoes as Normal. Set aside. (I use 1 Med Potato per Person, This usually works well)
• 2. In a large Skillet, Brown Beef. Or heat your Left over pot roast. Add seasonings Add Onions Add Carrots
• 3. In Seperate Skillet; add Butter to melt over med heat. add flour and whisk well into a smooth paste.(This is called a Rue) now add Beef stock and whisk till smooth and gravy consistency. Add worchestershire sauce or Kitchen Bouquet for color and additional flavor.
• 4. Pour Gravy over the Browned beef & Vegies in skillet. Mix well. Pour into Pam sprayed Casserole Dish. spread evenly.
• 5. To your Mashed Potatoes; add Sour Cream and the 1 egg yolk. Mix well. Spread over top of the Beef & Vegie Mixture. Sprinkle with Paprika Place under Broiler Just Long enough to See a Golden Brown Top, and its ready to serve. Enjoy with Fresh baked Bread or Garlic bread.