Recipe: Batter-Up Beef Pie (using leftover beef)

BATTER-UP BEEF PIE
"Good for using up leftover pot roast or beef stew!"

FOR THE BEEF MIXTURE:
2 cups cooked beef, cut in 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cooked onions
1 cup cooked carrots, cut into chunks
1 cup cooked potatoes, cut in 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup gravy
1/4 cup butter (for the pan)
FOR THE BATTER:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated Cheddar (4 oz.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

TO PREPARE THE BEEF MIXTURE:
Combine beef, onions, carrots, potatoes and gravy. Set aside.

Melt butter in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish in oven.

TO PREPARE THE BATTER:
Combine the ingredients for the batter in a mixing bowl. Stir till blended and pour into baking dish. Pour beef mixture over batter. DO NOT STIR!

Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.

From: Fran, ME