Beef Pie with Biscuit Topping
(yield 25 servings)
5 lbs. beef cubes
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. fat
1 c. tomato juice
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
2 onions chopped
3 lbs potatoes
3 lbs carrots
1/2 lb celery
biscuits
1 1/2 lbs. flour
4 tbsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1 1/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups milk
procedures:
1. coat beef cubes with 3/4 cups flour,
2. brown in hot fat.
3. place in shallow roasting pan.
4. add tomato juice and water to cover.
5. add garlic, salt, pepper.
6. bake 1 1/2 hours
7. add onions, potatoes.carrots and celery,
8. add water
9. sift flour for biscuit dough
10. cut in shortening
11. add milk to make soft dough
12. knead on floured board
13. roll 1 1/2 inches thick
14. make top for portions
15. bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Source: KJFSC