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Hamburger Pie with Cheese Crust

This hearty meal-in-a-dish is similar to the familiar hamburger pie, except this recipe has a lattice crust instead of a mashed potato topper.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 cup shredded American cheese
  
• 2 T shortening
  
• 1/3 cup milk
  
• 1 lb ground beef
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
  
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 T chili powder
  
• 1 T snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
  
• 1/8 tsp pepper
  
• 1 10-3/4 oz can condensed tomato soup or tomato sauce
  
• 1 cup loose-pack frozen cut green beans
  
• 1 egg yolk
  
• 2 T milk
  






Instructions



1. For cheese crust, in a mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cheese and shortening. Add the 1/3 cup milk; mix well. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a 9" square about 1/4" thick. Using a fluted pastry wheel or knife, cut crust into eighteen 1/2" wide strips.
   
2. In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic till beef is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain well. Stir in chili powder, basil, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add soup and green beans; bring to just boiling. Transfer to an 8" x 1 1/2" round baking dish.
   
3. Weave crust strips atop ground beef mixture, forming a lattice crust. Trim strips at the edge of the dish and press strips down slightly. In a small bowl stir together egg yolk and the 2 T milk; brush over lattice crust.
   
4. Bake pie, uncovered, in a 425 degree oven about 15 minutes or till golden.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings.