Tasty Meat Pie

I watched "Julie and Julia" yesterday with my husband. It was an enjoyable movie I thought - then I thought about my much neglected blog. Of course, I have not set up a challenge such as the "Julie Julia Project", where I am cooking through a cookbook. That is an undertaking I cannot imagine fitting into my schedule -- As a busy mother of three children, I always strive to make meals that the whole family enjoys but does not take a ton of preparation. When I first married, I subscribed to Taste of Home Magazine and I have a collection of my favorites from that publication and some of the sister publications. The recipe in this post for Tasty Meat Pie is one of those comfort food recipes that the whole family enjoys!


Tasty Meat Pie
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can Campbell's Beef with Vegetable and Barley Soup
1 can Campbell's Golden Mushroom Soup
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 Double Pie Crust (I buy the pre-made Pillsbury brand it makes it easier)

Preparation:
In a skillet, cook beef and onion unti meat is no longer pink; drain off fat. Add the soups, vegetables, and seasonings. Cook in skillet for 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Line a deep dish pie pan (I like my Pampered Chef one because it really is deep and holds all the filling) Pour meat filling into the pie crust and cover with remaining pie dough. Cut slits into the crust to vent. Bake at 350 F for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. (I put a cookie sheet under the pie dish to catch drips in case it bubbles over) Remove from oven and let stand on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy. Serves 6-8