BROCCOLI BEEF POT PIE

Broccoli Beef Pot Pie image

Twenty years ago, I ran my own restaurant. For the last 15, I've been a cook at our local school, so I'm always in the kitchen cooking. Whenever I fix this for my husband and me, I give half to my single brother, who shares it with his friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon whole milk, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to plate; trim even with edge., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broccoli, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into crust., Roll out remaining dough to fit top of dish; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges; cut slits in top. Brush pastry with remaining milk. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 46g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.