Beef and Green Bean Pie with Squash and Potato Topping

Name: Beef and Green Bean Pie with Squash and Potato Topping
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Halal Cart & American Muslim
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash; 3 large potatoes; 0.75 cup milk; seasoning salt; pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; Tabasco sauce; 1 egg; 3 onions; 2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic; 2 celery ribs; 1.5 lb lean ground beef; 1 tbsp dried basil; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cumin; seasoning salt or regular salt and pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp halal-certified Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp flour; 1 canplum Italian-style tomatoes (28 ounce); 1 lb green beans; 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese; paprika

Oven-baked beef, butternut squash and potatoes, warmed with nutmeg and cumin, an American pie. It's finished with parmesan.

1 hr 40 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 60 min · Cook 40 min · 100 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
To make the topping: cook squash and potatoes in boiling water until tender (about 12-15 minutes) drain and return to the pot.
15 min
2
Add in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and Tabasco sauce (if using). Mash with a potato masher until fluffy; set aside to cool slightly.
3
To make the filling: In a large skillet saute the onion and celery until soft (about 5-6 minutes).
6 min
4
Add in garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes; remove to a plate. Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes).
5
Stir in basil, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, the reserved onion mixture and the 2 tablespoons flour.
6
Add in the drained tomatoes and green beans; mix to combine and bring to a boil. Lower temperature; cover and cook for about 20 minutes (seasoning with more spices to suit taste).
20 min
7
Spoon/spread the ground beef mixture into a 13 x 9-inch greased baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (can use grated cheddar cheese in place of the Parmesan cheese if desired).
8
Beat the egg into the squash mixture. Spread over the beef filling. Make decorative swirls with a fork if desired.
9
Sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired and paprika. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes, or until top is bubbly and golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.