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    Home » Recipes » One Pot Meals

    Published: May 10, 2021 Modified: Oct 18, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ground Beef Pot Pie

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    This ground beef pot pie is simple and easy to make. A savory, meaty filling packed with veggies and flavor and topped with a golden buttery crust, what else could you want?

    a serving of ground beef pot pie on a plate with a salad.

    We love to eat pot pies around here and I love them because they're so easy to make. Using frozen veggies and a storebought crust this ground beef pot pie with cream of mushroom soup is as easy as it gets.

    This cast iron skillet pot pie is cooked together in one large skillet, the flavors really have time to develop before baking, which is ideal for a flavorful pie.

    One of the standout features of ground beef pot pie is the flaky, buttery pie crust that encases the filling. Together, the well-seasoned ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and flaky pie crust create a delicious, wholesome pot pie that's sure to become a family favorite.

    If you like this recipe, then you should check out my Easy Chicken Pot Pie too.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Ground Beef Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Everyone loves it. I've cooked this easy ground beef pot pie on several occasions, and it's always a hit, especially with my picky eater who always begs for second helpings. This ground beef pie is a huge hit in my house, and I'm sure it will be in yours too.
    2. Basic ingredients. We use a lot of simple ingredients and basic seasonings to bring a lot of flavor to this dish.
    3. One pan recipe. Make everything in this one skillet and bake until golden. Perfect for keeping your cleanup minimal.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Ground Beef- For the meaty filling inside, you will need some ground beef. You can use any fat percentage, just make sure to drain the grease after the beef is cooked.

    Pie Crust- Use premade pie crust or storebought pie crust, depending on what's easier or what you have on hand.

    Cornstarch- This is the thickening agent used to help prevent the filling from being too runny.

    Chicken Broth- We prefer to use chicken broth instead of beef broth because it helps to make the flavor less intense, but either broth will work fine.

    Egg Wash- To make an egg wash, you'll need an egg and some water. Brushing it on top of the crust will make it golden brown once baked.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Heat olive oil in a 12 inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add in and cook the ground beef, celery, and onions until the ground beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain grease if needed.

    Step 2: Stir in the salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.

    Step 3: Stir in the mixed frozen veggies.

    cooked ground beef and seasoned frozen veggies in a cast iron skillet.

    Step 4: Add in 1 ½ cups of chicken broth.

    Step 5: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup until well mixed.

    Step 6: In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup of chicken broth with the cornstarch to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the pot pie filling.

    thickened filling for ground beef pot pie..

    Step 7: Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to boil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stir constantly to avoid bits from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.

    Step 8: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 9: Top your pie filling with a pie crust and press the edges of the crust into the skillet, remembering to cut a vent.

    raw egg washed pie crust on ground beef pot pie filling in cast iron skillet.

    Step 10: Brush the top of the crust with the egg wash.

    Step 11: Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

    Step 12: Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken before serving.

    baked ground beef pot pie in skillet.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    This hamburger pot pie tastes fabulous as is but if we want a little "something extra" to add into the pot pie to make it more filling, we often add in drained and rinsed canned potatoes. We add these in right after everything else has cooked and just before we let the mix simmer and thicken before topping with the crust and baking.

    When trying to get the pie crust on top, working quickly is of the essence as the crust softens as it warms, making it harder to maneuver. Usually, I try to push the edges down into the pie using a butter knife, but curling the edges to look more like an actual pie crust can be done as well. Whichever you prefer.

    💭 FAQs

    What should I serve with pot pie?

    This cast iron pot pie goes great with cooked veggies like steamed green beans or a cold side salad. Even serving it with mashed potatoes or white rice can help to make it a more filling meal and soak up some of the juicy flavors.

    How long is leftover ground beef pot pie good for?

    This pot pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days after it's been cooled. I recommend transferring it to an airtight container in the fridge. It's not recommended to store cast iron pans in the fridge.

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

    Bottom crusts do not cook at the same speed as the filling and top and would be raw or doughy when finished.

    gravy filled pot pie with ground beef and veggies.

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    If you tried this Ground Beef Pot Pie, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    ground beef pot pie in a cast iron skillet with a missing serving.
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    4.75 from 4 votes

    Ground Beef Pot Pie

    This ground beef pot pie is simple and easy to make. A savory meaty filling packed with veggies and flavor and topped with a golden buttery crust, what else could you want?
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Cool 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 199kcal
    Cost Recipe $9.14 / Serving $1.52
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    Equipment

    • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
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    • Wooden Spoon
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Ground beef ($3.37)
    • 1 small Onion, diced ($0.70)
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil ($0.26)
    • 1 can (10.5oz) Cream of mushroom soup ($0.58)
    • 1 bag (12oz) Frozen mixed veggies ($1.00)
    • 1 Pie crust ($1.49)
    • 3 stalks Celery ($0.36)
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper ($0.05)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.10)
    • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme ($0.05)
    • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ($0.30)
    • ¼ cup Cornstarch ($0.09)
    • 2 cups Chicken broth, divided ($0.61)

    Egg wash

    • 1 large Egg ($0.08)
    • 1 Tablespoon Water ($0.00)
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    Instructions

    • In a cast iron, cook olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and celery, and cook until ground beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain grease if needed.
    • Stir in seasonings and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Stir in mixed frozen veggies.
    • Add in 1 ½ cups chicken broth.
    • Stir in mushroom soup.
    • In another bowl, stir ½ cup chicken broth with cornstarch and whisk until blended slurry. Stir the slurry into the pie filling.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
    • Preheat oven to 350F degrees F.
    • Top the cast iron with a pie crust, pressing the edges of the crust into the pan. Remember to cut a vent at the top.
    • Mix egg and water in a bowl to create egg wash. Brush top of crust with the egg wash.
    • Bake at 350 F for 30 min until the crust is golden
    • Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken and cool before serving.

    Notes

    For extra filling in your hamburger pot pie, consider adding drained and rinsed canned potatoes. Add them after everything else has cooked, just before allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken, before topping it with the crust and baking.
    When placing the pie crust on top, work quickly as the crust softens as it warms, making it harder to handle. You can push the edges down into the pie using a butter knife, or shape the edges to resemble a traditional pie crust, depending on your preference.
    Storage:
    • You can store this pot pie in the fridge for up to 3 days after it has cooled. Transfer it to an airtight container in the fridge, but avoid storing cast iron pans in the fridge.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2scoops | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 17.8g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7.7mg | Sodium: 810.5mg | Potassium: 433.2mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 20.5IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 35.3mg | Iron: 2.5mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Tried this recipe?Mention @BeeyondCereal on Instagram and hashtag it #BeeyondCereal
    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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    Comments

    1. Kayli says

      June 30, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      Can I use beef broth instead of chicken? I’m sure it wouldn’t taste much different. I’m just curious why you would use chicken in a beef recipe?!? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        June 30, 2023 at 5:43 pm

        You can use either one! I usually always have chicken broth on hand because it's my go-to, but both work fine.
        I just prefer chicken to beef broth because I find beef broth a bit overpowering in flavor. 🙂

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