Delectable Beef and Vegetable Pie with Cornbread Crust

Ingredients

- 1.5 lbs beef, cubed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (about 8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
- 4 oz cream cheese frosting
- 1/4 cup M&Ms
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onions, carrots, potatoes, and broccoli. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

3. Cook the Beef: Add the cubed beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. Create the Filling: Stir the softened cream cheese into the beef and vegetable mixture until well combined. Add water gradually, stirring until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly mixed. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and gently fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough. Pour the beef and vegetable filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.

6. Make the Cornbread Topping: In a bowl, combine the cornbread mix, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and M&Ms. Mix according to the package instructions until a smooth batter forms.

7. Add the Topping: Carefully spread the cornbread batter over the beef and vegetable filling in the pie dish, ensuring it covers the top evenly.

8. Bake the Pie: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.

9. Finish with Frosting: Allow the pie to cool slightly after baking. Warm the cream cheese frosting until it is pourable and drizzle it over the top of the cornbread crust. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT50M
50 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,800 calories

Keywords

- Beef pie
- Vegetable pie
- Cornbread crust
- Dinner recipe
- Comfort food
- Cream cheese
- Pumpkin
- Gourmet dinner
- Oven-baked
- Savory pie

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