Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups instant mashed potatoes (prepared according to package)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a large skillet brown ground beef until cooked. Drain and remove from pan.
  • In the same skillet melt butter and saute onions over medium heat until just translucent (not brown).
  • Add flour to onion mixture and stir until smooth and bubbly.
  • Slowly stir in beef broth.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Add beef to gravy mixture.
  • Allow the gravy to come to a slow boil. Boil until it thickens up.
  • Meanwhile, heat the frozen vegetables in the microwave according to package directions. Drain when heated through.
  • Pour drained vegetables into pie shell.
  • Top with gravy mixture.
  • Spread mashed potatoes on top of pie.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pie is heated through.