HAMBURGER ZUCCHINI PIE

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You'll love the crispy golden crust and the hearty filling in this layered meat pie sent in by Margery Bryan. "It's a great way to use up homegrown zucchini," says the Royal City, Washington gardener. "Plus, the leftovers freeze superbly."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 4-1/2 cups)
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano and dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Arrange half of the zucchini in pastry shell; set aside., In a large skillet, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt, oregano, parsley and garlic salt. Spoon half over the zucchini; repeat layers. Arrange tomatoes over top., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Cut slits in top of pastry. Trim, flute and seal edges. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

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