Easy Beef Pot Pie

The crust for this beef pot pie reminds me of an easy cobbler recipe or dump cake. Butter is melted in the baking dish, then batter is poured in and beef mixture is dumped over the batter.

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cooked beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, cooked
• 1 cup diced cooked potatoes
• 1 cup beef gravy, leftover or purchased
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk

In a skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter; add onions and sauté until onions are tender, about 4 minutes. Combine onions with chopped beef, cooked peas and carrots, potatoes, and gravy; set aside. Melt 1/4 cup butter in bottom of 8-inch square baking dish in 350° oven. Combine flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk in a mixing bowl.Stir until blended. Pour into baking dish then pour beef mixture over the batter. Do not stir. Bake the beef pie for 55 to 65 minutes, until crust is browned and filling is bubbly.