Easy Ground Beef Pot Pie Recipe (2024)

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This easy ground beef pot pie recipe is the perfect hearty, easy meal for the entire family.

The recipe features delicious ingredients that are healthy and that everyone will love.

Delicious Comfort Food

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Beef pot pie is such a great recipe for dinner time because it’s comfort food at its finest, with a buttery pie crust and plenty of meat.

You can also turn this into a dinner for two and have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day, and you can make this delicious one-dish casserole recipe with hamburger meat, chicken, ground turkey, lean ground beef, or stew meat.

I love pot pies. It’s like a whole lotta goodness tucked into a neat little–or in this case, a big–package that’s easy to cook.

There are two things I can promise you about this meal:

It’s easy to make. It’s filling to eat.

A Large Pot Pie Recipe

I ate a large piece of the pot pie recipe, my husband ate three, and the kids each ate one piece and we still had leftovers.

The great thing about the pot pie is that you don’t need to set aside a lot of time to prepare it.

I cooked the beef and boiled the potatoes right before I opened the crust and rolled it out; but, you can also cook the potatoes the day before and refrigerate them until you are ready.

Or, use frozen potatoes to save time and leftover beef if you have it.

And, you can cook the beef, freeze it, take it out of the freezer when you’re ready, thaw it, and then add it to the recipe.

It’s also a delicious way to get the kids to eat their veggies.

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Don’t feel bad about using store-bought pie crust, either. It saves A LOT of time.

And, they are flaky and delicious.

Store-Bought Pie Crust

I bought two refrigerated pie crusts, that come in the package together, and unrolled the first one into a deep pie pan.

You can see it’s not the prettiest sight, but it works, and that’s the objective.

This main dish meal is approximately $12

What Ingredients Do I Need for the Beef Pot Pie Recipe?

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

  • Ground beef (cooked)
  • Refrigerated pie crusts (usually sold together in a box)
  • Potatoes (peeled, cubed, and boiled OR frozen cubed potatoes)
  • Frozen mixed vegetables
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

How To Make Homemade Beef Pot Pie

  1. Heat oven to 425-degrees.
  2. Spray a deep pie pan with nonstick spray and set it to the side.
  3. Next, add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, veggies, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  4. Roll the pie crust into the pie pan.
  5. Pour the ground beef mixture into the pie shell.
  6. Roll the second pie crust dough over the top of the meat mixture.
  7. Press the top pie crust against the bottom crust creating a seal and cut several slits in the top pie crust with a knife.
  8. Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the pie crust with a pastry brush and cook for 30 minutes.
  9. The crust will be golden brown when it is done cooking.

Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Make Pot Pie

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Start by rolling out one of the pie crusts in the deep dish pie pan.

You will need a deep dish for this because it is a large and hearty meal.

If you’re just feeding a couple of people, you can cut the recipe in half.

Once you’ve rolled out the pot pie crust, mix up the cooked beef, boiled potatoes, cream of chicken soup, and veggies (they can still be frozen) in a large bowl.

Once you’ve mixed it all up, pour it into the pie crust.

When I poured the mixture into the crust, I still had some potatoes leftover, because I wasn’t sure if I had made too many.

But, you can add everything on top, and it will only make the top of the pie crust larger. No big deal.

So, go to town and add all those potatoes. I honestly don’t think you can ever have too many potatoes.

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Roll out the second pie crust on top. Pinch the top crust to the bottom crust to seal it.

Don’t worry if you have a rip or two, or if it’s not pinched together as beautiful as Martha Stewart would do it.

It’s still going to turn out amazing. We’re not aiming for perfection here, just dinner.

Whisk one egg in a small bowl and brush it onto the top of the pie crust.

That way, when you bake it the crust will be a golden flaky brown. My mouth is watering talking about it.

Make a couple of small slits in the top to let steam escape.

TIP: Place the homemade pot pie on a baking sheet, in case the insides decide to bubble over. You don’t want drippings messing up the oven.

I’ve bought pot pies at the store and they were kind of wimpy pot pies.

But, this one is stuffed with food, so your family will be quite full and happy, I promise.

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You can also prepare the beef pot pie and freeze it before you bake it.

Make three or four at a time and have them at the ready on a night when you’re tired.

When you’re out running around and want to come home and relax, knowing a frozen pot pie is in the freezer and easy to cook, is a good feeling.

Doesn’t it look amazing?

Optional Vegetables To Add To The Pot Pie

  • Green beans
  • English peas
  • Carrots
  • Butter beans

How To Store The Easy Beef Pot Pie

You can store the beef pot pie in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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Let me know how yours turns out. I’d love to hear from you!

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Easy Ground Beef Pot Pie Recipe

Yield: 8 pieces

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Easy ground beef pot pie recipe is pure comfort food with rich gravy, and a delicious meat filling. It's a simple, hearty, and savory pie with a nice flaky crust. Trust me, your taste buds will thank me.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef (cooked)
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (usually sold together in a box)
  • 3 large potatoes (peeled, cubed, and boiled) OR 3 cups frozen cubed potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1-10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425-degrees.

  1. Spray a deep pie pan with a non-stick spray, and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine cooked ground beef, cooked (or frozen) cubed potatoes, frozen veggies, cream of chicken soup, and salt and pepper.
  3. Roll out a pie crust in a deep pie pan.
  4. Pour the beef mixture over the pie crust.
  5. Roll out the second crust over the beef mixture and press it against the lower crust, creating a seal.
  6. Whisk one egg in a small bowl and brush the top of the pie crust. Cut several slits on the top of the pie crust.
  7. Cook for 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Notes

TIP: You can also use leftover pot roast, with some tender beef and flavorful gravy as a filling for the pot pie.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 piecesServing Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 277Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 338mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 21g

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FAQs

What's the difference between a meat pie and a pot pie? ›

And if you're wondering what the difference is between a pot pie and a meat pie—a pot pie is the American version of the European meat pie. A meat pie has both a top and a bottom crust. And who doesn't want more buttery, flaky pastry in their life?

Should you Prebake bottom pie crust? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.

What is a fancy name for pot pie? ›

pot pie (noun as in casserole) Strong matches. goulash hash pottage stew. Weak matches. covered dish meat pie stroganoff.

What makes a pot pie a pot pie? ›

Today's Classics. Today's classic pot pies have a pie crust bottom and a flaky pastry top. They can be filled with just about anything, but classic fillings are made from things like chicken and beef, though some may also be made from seafood and poultry.

Do pot pies have a bottom? ›

Some pot pie makers choose to ditch the bottom crust and only use a top crust (or a non-crust topping like biscuits). But for a classic pot pie, both a top and bottom crust need to be present.

What is the sauce made of in chicken pot pie? ›

The sauce in chicken pot pie is typically a gravy. I use a seasoned white gravy made from scratch with flavor-building ingredients, chicken broth, and half-and-half.

Why do you not use a bottom crust on chicken pot pie? ›

I only gave my pot pie a top crust, because I feel like the bottom crust always gets soggy. If you do want to add a bottom crust, I suggest blind baking it. What does blind baking mean? It's when you bake your pie crust without a filling in order to crisp it up.

What is in a Boston Market pot pie? ›

FILLING: WATER, MARINATED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), CARROTS, HALF AND HALF (CREAM, MILK), LESS THAN 2% OF CORN, PEAS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ONIONS, CELERY, CHICKEN FAT, CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN MEAT AND CONCENTRATED CHICKEN STOCK, SALT, ...

How do you make ground beef more flavorful? ›

Use a marinade: Marinate the ground beef in a flavorful liquid such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or red wine before cooking. Add a flavorful liquid: Add a small amount of beef broth, tomato sauce, or red wine to the ground beef while it cooks to add extra flavor.

What spice enhances beef flavor? ›

Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings. Poultry gets an added burst of flavor with spices like paprika, lemongrass and saffron. Fish can be made more flavorful with dry mustard powder, thyme and turmeric.

What can I add to ground beef to keep it moist? ›

Baking soda acts as a tenderizer for ground beef, keeps it moist during cooking, and encourages deep browning by raising the acidity level of the surface of the meat.

How do you make the bottom crust not soggy? ›

Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.

Why is my bottom pie crust always soggy? ›

To prevent it, you need to either create a barrier between the wet filling and raw pie dough, or ensure the pie dough browns and sets before the filling has a chance to soak it.

Should I egg wash the bottom pie crust? ›

You've spent time and effort putting the pastry together, so don't sell yourself short by skipping the final step—the egg wash for the pie crust. The truth is that cream and egg washes are a simple but vital step to improving the appearance and flavor of pies and other baked goods.

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