Spinach And Beef Layer Pie Recipes

SPINACH-BEEF SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add eggs and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Between two pieces of waxed paper, roll out cream cheese into a 7-in. circle. Place in crust. Top with spinach and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350° until set, 20-30 minutes.

SPINACH BEEF PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and oats; cut in the butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to plate; trim and flute edges., Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup and seasonings. Fold in the spinach; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and 1 cup cheese until combined; spoon into crust., Bake until the center is set, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle tomato and remaining cheese around edge of pie. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

SPINACH AND BEEF LAYER PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven. Pull the stems off the spinach. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Plunge in the spinach leave and boil for 30 seconds, just until the leaves are limp. Drain well, pressing with a wooden spoon to extract all the liquid.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the mince and cook over a high heat, stirring for a few minutes until the meat is well browned. Remove from the heat and stir in the paprika and flour. Gradually add the tomato juice and return to the heat. Stirring all the time bring to the boil and bubble for about 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the orange rind and juice and season to taste with chilli powder and salt.
• Pour a thin layer of meat mixture on the bottom of a greased 1 litre ovenproof dish. Cover with a layer of spinach and continue with thin layers of meat and spinach, ending with a layer of spinach.
• Whisk the eggs, season with salt and black pepper and stir in the chopped almonds. Pour the mixture over the spinach top, spreading it around to cover all the leaves. Cook just above the centre of the oven for 25 minutes.

BEEF AND SPINACH PIE

Steps:

• Fit one crust into a 9" glass pie plate.
• Brown meat.
• Stir in spinach and cheese.
• Pour into crust.
• Top with second crust. Cover edges with foil or a pie ring.
• Bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
• Turn temp down to 350 for 30 minutes.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, drain 1 can tomatoes; discard drained liquid. Brown meat with onions and celery in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet; stir in tomato paste. Add both cans tomatoes; mix well. Cook on medium-low heat 15 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon into 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add cream cheese spread; mash until cream cheese is melted and potatoes are desired consistency. Stir in spinach. Spoon over meat mixture in dish.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.