Meatball Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup sliced carrots, cooked
- Crust
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 7 to 8 tbsp ice water
- half and half cream
Directions
- In a bowl, combine cread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, marjaram, pepper, milk, egg mix well
- crumble beef over the mixture and mix (mixture will be soft)
- Divide into fourths and shape each portion into 12 small meat balls
- brown meatballs, a few at a time in a large skillet drain and set aside. (repeat until all meatball are done)
- Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid
- Combine the liquid with the cornstarch, pour into skillet
- Add tomatoes and bouillon, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly
- Stir in pea and carrots
- Remove from heat and set aside
- For the crust combine flour and salt in a bowl
- Add in the shortening tunil the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball
- On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to fit a 10 inch pie plate
- Placed in ungreased pan, add meatballs
- spoon in tomato mixute over top
- Roll remaining pastry to fit the top of pie
- Place over filling, seal and slute edges
- Cut vents in top crust
- brush with cream
- Bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown
- If needed cover edges with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent over browning edges
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 358g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 822 | |
| Calories from Fat 453 | 55% |
| Total Fat 51.04g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 14.57g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 11.42g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium 584mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 66.26g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 6.6g | 4% |
| Protein 24.62g | 39% |
