Skillet hamburger pie

 
                           Skillet Hamburger Pie
 
 Recipe By     : "Jessica A. Walton" 
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beef
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2  Pounds        Ground Beef
      1/2  Cup           Celery -- coarsely chopped
      1/2  Cup           Chopped Onion
    1      Teaspoon      Worcestershire Sauce
      3/4  Teaspoon      Salt
      1/8  Teaspoon      Pepper
   16      Oz. Can       Cut Green Beans -- drained
   10 3/4  Oz. Can       Beef Gravy
    6      Servings      Instant Mashed Potato Granules
      1/2  Cup           Sour Cream -- (dairy)
    1      Tablespoon    Chives -- snipped
                         Paprika
      1/3  Cup           American Cheese -- shredded
 
 In skillet cook beef, celery, and onion till meat is browned and
 vegetables crisp-tender.  (Electric skillet 350 degrees).  Stir in
 Worcestershire, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, beans, gravy, and 1/2 cup
 water.  Reduce heat (220 degrees) and simmer to blend flavors.  Whip
 potatoes and 2 cups boiling water; add sour cream, chives, and
 remaining salt.  Spoon in mounds over meat.  Top with paprika and
 cheese.  Cover; heat till cheese melts.  Serves 6.
 
 This recipe was taken from a REALLY old cookbook by Better Homes and
 Gardens "Easy Skillet Meals".  I use a little more pepper (prefer
 white pepper) and some garlic salt and a little minced garlic if I
 have it on hand.  Enjoy!
 
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 NOTES : Use fresh or frozen vegetables rather than canned. Use packet of Knorr
g
 ravy. Try a variety of cheeses.