Beef Potpie

How to make Beef Potpie Recipe - the real, old fashioned American potpie made of chicken, veal, or a combination of meats and fowl was made in a large, black iron kettle using leftover stew.

4 SERVINGS

2 cups Cooked beef, 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) dice
3/4 cup Carrots, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) dice, parboiled
8 Pearl onions, peeled, parboiled
1 1/2 All-purpose potatoes, peeled, 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) dice, parboiled
1 cup White mushrooms, sliced, sautéed
3 tablespoons Chicken fat or butter
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups Beef stock
3/4 cup Light cream or half-and-half
to taste Salt and black pepper
Rich Biscuit Topping

Method:
Arrange the beef and vegetables in 4 individual, lightly buttered, ovenproof casseroles.

Melt the chicken fat and blend in the flour; cook 3 minutes, stirring.

Add the beef stock and whisk to a smooth consistency; let cook 10 minutes.

Add the cream and cook 5 minutes; correct consistency by reducing or adding more stock.

Correct seasoning and pour over beef and vegetables.

Place potpies in oven or on top of the stove and bring mixture to a boil.

Cover with biscuit topping and serve.