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Beef And Green Bean Pie With Squash And Potato Topping Recipe

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Ingredients

paprika .
SQUASH TOPPING .
1 tbsp dried basil .
seasoning salt (I use about 2 tsps salt) .
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef .
1 tsp dried thyme, divided (or to taste) .
1 egg (to be added in towards the end) .
1 pinch nutmeg .
3/4 c milk .
2-3 celery ribs, finely sliced .
pepper .
1 (28 oz) can plum Italian-style tomatoes, drained & cut up .
1 tsp cumin .
3 large potatoes, peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes (use Russet baker potatoes, about 1-1/2 lbs) .
seasoning salt or regular salt & pepper .
1 medium butternut squash, cut & seeded & cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1-1/2 lbs) .
1 tbsp dried oregano .
2 tbsps sliced fresh garlic (or to taste) .
FILLING .
3 onions, sliced .
Tabasco sauce (optional) .
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese (or to taste, can use grated cheddar cheese, or use both!) .
2 tbsps worcestershire sauce (or to taste) .
1 lb green beans, trimmed & cut into about 1/2-inch lengths .
2 tbsps flour

Directions

Step #1 To make the topping: cook squash & potatoes in boiling water until tender (about 12-15 mins) drain & return to the pot.
Step #2 Add in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg & Tabasco sauce (if using).
Step #3 Mash with a potato masher until fluffy; set aside to cool slightly.
Step #4 To make the filling: In a large skillet saute the onion & celery until soft (about 5-6 mins).
Step #5 Add in garlic & saute for 1-2 mins; remove to a plate.
Step #6 Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook this until browned (about 3-4 mins).
Step #7 Stir in basil, oregano, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, pepper, the reserved onion mixture & the 2 tbsps flour.
Step #8 Add in the drained tomatoes & green beans; mix to mix & bring to a boil.
Step #9 Lower temperature; cover & cook for about 20 mins (seasoning with more spices to suit taste).
Step #10 Spoon/spread the ground beef mixture into a 13 x 9-inch greased baking dish.
Step #11 Sprinkle top with grated Parmesan cheese (can use grated cheddar cheese in place of the Parmesan cheese if desired).
Step #12 Beat the egg into the squash mixture.
Step #13 Spread over the beef filling.
Step #14 Make decorative swirls with a fork if desired.
Step #15 Sprinkle top with more Parmesan if desired & paprika.
Step #16 Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40 mins, or until top is bubbly & golden brown.
Step #17 Cool for 20 mins before serving.
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