Alex’s Favorite Beef and Cheese Pie

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 12
Alex's Favorite Beef and Cheese Pie - The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup onion , chopped
1/2 cup green pepper , chopped
8 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces green beans , drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
8 ounces crescent rolls
2 cups monterey jack cheese , grated , divided
1 egg , beaten
paprika
parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
602
Sugar
3g
Fat
43g
Alex's Favorite Beef and Cheese Pie is a classic comfort food recipe that has been passed down through generations in Alex's family. This hearty dish is perfect for cold winter evenings or as a filling family dinner. The combination of flavorful beef, melty cheese, and tender green beans make this pie the perfect choice for a satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a large pie dish.
2.In a large skillet, brown ground beef, chopped onion, and green pepper over medium heat until cooked through and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
3.Add tomato sauce, green beans, and garlic salt to the beef mixture, stirring well to combine.
4.Press crescent rolls into the greased pie dish, covering the bottom and sides. Brush the inside of the crescent roll crust with beaten egg.
5.Sprinkle 1 cup of the grated Monterey Jack cheese onto the bottom of the crust. Pour the beef mixture over the cheese, spreading it out evenly.
6.Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of grated Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley, if desired.
7.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Alex’s Favorite Beef and Cheese Pie is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a satisfying and hearty meal.

With juicy ground beef, tender green beans, and gooey melted cheese, this pie is sure to please everyone at the table.

CONS

This recipe is not recommended for those looking to maintain a low calorie or low-fat diet, as it contains ground beef and cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Alex’s Favorite Beef and Cheese Pie is not the most health-conscious recipe, it does contain a good amount of protein from the ground beef.
Green beans are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while cheese provides calcium.

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