Zucchini Hamburger Pie
Bountiful Harvest Cookbook
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This is a family favorite handed down from my dear aunt. It is such a hearty pie that it satisfies the appetite well. And my family has always enjoyed the idea of having pie for supper!
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Pastry for double-crust deep-dish pie (9 to 10 inches)
- 4 cups sliced zucchini, divided
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions:
In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, salt and garlic salt; drain well. Add green pepper, oregano, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Set aside.
Place bottom pastry in pie plate; layer 2 cups of zucchini in crust. Cover with beef mixture. Cover with tomato slices and remaining zucchini. Place top pastry over zucchini. Cut a few slits in top to vent steam.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until crust is lightly browned. Yield: 6-8 servings.