Beef Pot Pie / Pies

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees (F).
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   Begin by frying beef in just a touch of olive oil or canola oil; season to taste (I like to use season salt and coarse pepper).
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   While meat is cooking, mix frozen veggies, cream of mushroom soup, and brown gravy mix together.
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   Add enough water to create a gravy suitable to your liking (less water for thick gravy, more water for thin gravy).
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   Just be sure that the gravy isn't too runny, otherwise it will run over during baking.
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   Add cooked beef to mixture; mix all ingredients well.
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   Let stand while making the crust.
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   To make crust, add first three ingredients together.
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   Cut with knife or pastry blender into pea-size or smaller pieces.
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    When all ingredients are well blended, add one (1) tablespoon of water to mixture and combine.
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    Continue adding a tablespoon of water to the mixture and combining until all the dough is moistened (from Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book, 11th ed.
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    ).
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    Roll out bottom crust, then press into individual pie pan.
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    Add meat and veggie mixture, being careful to not overfill.
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    Lay top crust over mixture and trim both crusts close to pie pan.
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    Seal edges with a fork.
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    Place on aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet and place in preheated oven.
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    Bake for 40-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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    After baking, allow to stand for 5-10 minutes before eating.
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    Then, ENJOY!
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    We love these pot pies because they are very filling and flavorful.