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Beef & Green Bean Pie With Squash & Potato Topping

Here's how you make Beef & Green Bean Pie With Squash & Potato Topping
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 1h
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pound squash (1 butternut squash, medium, seeded and cubed)
  • 1 1/4 pounds potatoes (3 large, peeled and cubed)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt (seasoning salt)
  • Pepper, pinch
  • Nutmeg, pinch
  • Tabasco, dash (optional)
  • 3 medium yellow onions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 to 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (28 ounce) plum tomatoes (drained and cut up)
  • 1 pound green string beans (trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 egg (medium)
  • Paprika
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: To make the topping: cook squash and potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

  • Step 2: Add to pot: milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, and Tabasco (optional for some, but not for me).

  • Step 3: Mash with potato masher until fluffy. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • Step 4: To make the filling: Saute the onion and celery in a large skillet until soft (about 5-6 minutes). Add garlic, and saute 1-2 more minutes. Remove to plate. Preheat oven to 350°.

  • Step 5: Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Use potato masher to break up into small pieces.

  • Step 6: Stir in basil, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, reserved onion mixture and two tablespoons of flour.

  • Step 7: Add in the drained, chopped tomatoes and green beans. Mix well and bring to a boil.

  • Step 8: Lower temperature, cover and cook for about 20 minutes.

  • Step 9: Spoon ground beef mixture into a greased 9X13 baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

  • Step 10: Beat the egg into the squash mixture. Spread squash mixture over beef filling.

  • Step 11: Make decorative swirls with fork if desired. Remember, this is Kittencal's recipe, so make it look good! Sprinkle with paprika and more Parmesan if desired.

  • Step 12: Bake in 350° oven for 40 minutes, or until top is bubbly and golden brown.

  • Step 13: Cool for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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