The process was tons of fun because we juggled a baby, mashing potatoes, stirring ground beef, preheating ovens, grating cheese, and making pasta for Zuzana's other 2 boys Riško and Edko (they are skeptical of "bakes"). The final product was really great, and because we made enough for 2 pyrex dishes, we got to take one home! I know I'm not the person to trust with leftovers (I hardly touch them...I don't know why), but this is an excellent after-work snack.
I figured I would include a recipe this time. The one below is from Paula Dean, who I love watching on Food Network because she makes you feel like family...and she's not shy of butter. No one should be shy about butter.
Ingredients
1 small onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables or niblet corn, prepared
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 to 10 medium red new potatoes
1 1/2 cups milk
12 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups instant biscuit mix
Directions
Beef Layer: Saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter. Add ground beef. After beef is browned, add tomato sauce; Mix in vegetables. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Potato Layer: Peel and slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick. Cook in boiling water for approximately 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Whip potatoes with electric mixer; mix until moderately smooth. Don't over beat them; a few lumps are nice. Add 1/2 cup heated milk, 1/2 cup butter, and sour cream. Salt and pepper, to taste. Whip until mixed. Adjust thickness by adding more milk, if desired.
Biscuit Layer: Combine biscuit mix and 1 cup milk. The mix should be thinner than normal biscuit mix but not runny.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9 by 9 by 2-inch pan, or any similar casserole dish. Layer half way up with the mashed potatoes. Next, spread a layer of mixed vegetables or niblet corn on top of potatoes. Then add a layer of the meat. Pour biscuit mix over meat. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over top. Bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes until top is golden brown.
Note: Our recipe was a bit different, but this gives you the general idea. We also added grated cheddar to the top of our pie. Super delish, and very hardy/filling (perfect for these ridiculously cold winter months..at least those of us who live in an arctic tundra)
1 comment:
You do eat lots of left overs at my house. I call it soup. Do you wonder what Paula Dean's cholesterol level is? That stick of butter is a heart attack waiting to happen. But what a nice way to go. Thanksgiving was the usual food extravaganza this year. But the most memorable was having you in the prayer circle via SKYPE. Chris won at Scrabble, Jeff won at Perudo, Luara won at Apples to Apples. Those Harper kids are competative! I am making your bed and fluffing your pillows for a happy return to States side. Get packing girl. And don't be sad, I am sure you will go back to Europe often. You certainly will be bringing a little of it home with you, in your new traditions and recipes.
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