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Post by MarieAlice on Apr 17, 2003 9:33:45 GMT -6
Meatball Pie
1 pound ground beef 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried marjoram 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 cup milk 1 egg lightly beaten 1 can (14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes 1 TBS cornstarch 2 tsp instant beef bouillon granules 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup sliced carrots, cooked CRUST: 2 2/3 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup shortening 7 to 8 TBS ice water half and half cream
In bowl, combine first nine ingredients; mix well. (mixture will be soft) Divide into fourths. Shape each portion into 12 small meatballs. Brown a few at a time in a large skillet, drain and set aside. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Combine the liquid with cornstarch and pour into skillet. Add tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in peas and carrots. REmove from heat and set aside. For crust, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water 1 TBS at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll half of dough on a lightly floured board to fitl a 10 inch pie plate. Place in pie plate. Add meatballs. Pour sauce over all. Roll remaining pastry to fit on top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Cut vents in top. Brush with cream. Bake at 400*F for 45-50 minutes til golden brown. If needed cover edges with foil to prevent over browning. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 6
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