Savory Beef Casserole

Source: Brenda K.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 C. onions, chopped
• 1 (14-½ oz.) can chopped tomatoes
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1-½ C. carrots, chopped
• 1 C. celery, chopped
• 1 small can corn
• 1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup
• 1 C. water
• ½ t. salt
• ½ t. pepper
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 double pie pastry

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook beef and onion in deep skillet over medium heat until beef is browned; drain. Add un-drained tomatoes, corn, potatoes, carrots, and celery to skillet. Stir in tomato soup, water, salt, pepper, and garlic; cover. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes. Spoon into a large baking pan. Cover with pie pastry. Bake until pastry is browned and filling is bubbly, about 20-30 minutes.

Double Crust Pie Pastry:

• 2-2/3 C. flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1 C. butter
• 7-8 T. cold water