beef burger pie with cheese puff

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt 2 tablespoons of shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the onion and ground beef to the pan, and cook until onion is tender and beef is browned, stirring frequently and crumbling beef. drain fat. season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, then sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the top. pour in the tomatoes and worcestershire sauce, and stir to blend everything. cook for a few minutes, until slightly thickened. stir in the carrots and green beans, then transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
• in a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, mustard powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. cut in 2 tablespoons of shortening until only small lumps remain, then stir in the cheese and milk to make a thick batter. spoon over the top of the casserole, and spread evenly.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the puff is golden brown.