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Biscuit Topped Beef Pot Pie

This EASY recipe uses leftover beef roast and mixed vegetables to make a savory old-fashioned beef pie.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings2
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

Beef Pot Pie Filling

  • 2 TBSP light olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds diced yellow potatoes or use ANY potatoes you have on hand
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups cubed cooked beef
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables use ANY veggies you like
  • 1 packet au jus powder

Biscuit Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk or milk

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 450°
  • peel and dice the potatoes
  • meanwhile heat the oil in the frying pan over medium high heat
  • add the potatoes and onions to the oil and salt them
  • quickly cook until the potatoes are just soft
  • sprinkle with the paprika and flour
  • cook and stir for 2-3 minutes
  • add the water to the pan and deglaze the pan, it will steam up a bit but keep scraping the bottom of the pan until it's clean
  • sprinkle in the au jus powder and stir to combine
  • pour in the frozen vegetables and the roast beef
  • bring the filling to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer, and let it cook down while you make the biscuit topping
  • make the biscuit topping, mix the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and sugar together, set aside
  • cut the cold butter into pieces and toss it with the dry ingredients
  • use your hands or a pastry blender to rub or cut the butter into the flour mix until it resembles crumbs
  • add the milk and stir until the dough comes together
  • lightly flour the counter and lay the dough out
  • knead it lightly 6-8 times
  • pat into a circle
  • turn the heat off under the beef mixture
  • lay the crust over the filling don't worry about the crust going all the way to the edge, just get it close
  • cut a few vent holes in the top
  • bake the pot pie in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes
  • serve bubbling hot

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4545IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 6mg