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Beef and Cheese Squares
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Hearty, and simple to prepare. This main dish satisfies young and old with a delicious, cheesy beef filling inside a tender pastry crust.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground chuck
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb mushrooms, sliced or 4 ounces canned mushroom pieces, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
6 tablespoons milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain, then add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Mix in the sour cream and mushrooms.
4. For the pastry crust, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
5. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles course meal.
6. Add the milk, and combine until well moistened.
7. Press the pastry dough into the bottom of a well greased 8x8 inch cast iron skillet, and about 1 inch up the sides.
8. Spread the beef and mushroom mixture onto the pastry, and top with cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com