EASY BEEF PIES

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We make a lot of French dips and always have leftover roast beef. Here's how I put it to good use. For these pies, use any vegetables you like. They're extra awesome drenched in cheese sauce. -Jennie Weber, Palmer, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated beef roast au jus
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Salsa con queso dip, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Drain beef, reserving 1/4 cup juices; shred meat with 2 forks. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat; stir in beef and reserved juices., Unroll 1 pie crust; cut in half. Layer 1/4 cup shredded cheese and about 1/3 cup beef mixture over each crust half to within 1/2 in. of edge. Fold crusts over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crust and filling., Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. If desired, serve with queso dip. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in a freezer container. To use, reheat pies on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 921mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.