Quick Pasty Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. 2
   Place crust in an 8-inch pie pan and press into bottom of pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, thoroughly combine hash browns, ground beef, shredded onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and carrots (if using).
4. 4
   Place filling into the pie pan and top with second pie crust.
5. 5
   Seal edges of crusts together and cut vents into the top crust.
6. 6
   Bake for 50-60 minutes or until meat is cooked through (I use a meat thermometer).
7. 7
   Serve topped with beef gravy or ketchup, if desired.
8. 8
   ***TIP - to prevent the edges of the pie crust from browning to quickly, wrap aluminum foil around the edges of the pie before baking, then remove with 20 minutes left.