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    Home » Type » Main Courses » Beef

    Vegetable Beef Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping {And a Castello® Moments Round-Up}

    Published: Aug 5, 2013 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Thank you to Castello® Moments for sponsoring this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe for Vegetable Beef Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping with Weissbier.

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    It’s been a strange summer for a million different reasons.

    I won’t bore you with the details (yet), but let’s start with the weather.

    First off, it’s felt like autumn for the past week or so now (especially in the unseasonably chilly evenings), and there were even brisk days in July that felt more like late rather than early summer. Not that I’m complaining; I’m a cold-weather girl all the way, but it is curious to say the least.

    And instead of leaving me craving a fresh summer salad for supper, this is the sort of weather that leaves me wanting something warming…a dish like Vegetable Beef Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping fits the bill perfectly.

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    I made this meal on a damp, cold-ish day in early summer using some of the fabulous Castello® Moments Weissbier cheese. This smooth cheese has a buttery taste with hints of nutty sweetness and a faint taste of beer. It melts really well, so it was a wonderful choice for this dish. If the weather is unseasonably (or seasonably!) cool where you are, this meal is perfect.

    Here are a few other delicious Castello cheese recipe ideas and serving suggestions:

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    Cheese & Jam Cookies from Fun & Food Cafe

    Three Cheese Flatbread from Itsy Bitsy Foodies

    German Picnic Salad from The Daring Gourmet

    Roasted Sausages & Summer Vegetables with Garden Fresh Peso from My Humble Kitchen

    Wine & Cheese Pairing 101 from The Roasted Root

    Four Creative Crostini Recipes from Shared Appetite

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    Poached Salmon Over Hirten Cheese Grits with Summer Succotash from 30A Eats

    Gulf Coast Shrimp Tacos with Classic Castello & Florida Avocado from 30A Eats

    Roasted Tomato Crostini with Weissbier Cheese & Fresh Basil from 30A Eats

    Cheese Platter Perfection from Cooking with Books

    Lemon Artichoke & Pesto Pasta from Anecdotes & Applecores

    Chive, Chili, & Cheese Souffle from Camille: A Blog

    Broccoli & Red Onion Quesadillas from Cooking in Westchester

    Castello Moments Paignets: A Cross Between Paninis & Beignets from From Brazil to You

    Triple Alps Cheese Souffle from Homemade Delish

    Alpine Pizza from Fritos and Foie Gras

    The Gooey Affair from The B*Critic

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    Beer & Cheese Pairing from Kitchenette

    Braised Short Rib French Onion Soup from Seaweed & Sassafras

    Alpine Cheese & Caramelized Onion Biscuits from Nourish Your Life

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    Vegetable Beef Pie with Cheesy Potato Topping
    Prep time:  15 mins
    Cook time:  35 mins
    Total time:  50 mins
    Yield: 2 to 3 servings as a main course along with a green salad
     
    Ingredients
    Cheesy Potato Topping:
    • 1 medium (about 8 oz/227 g) starchy potato, such as Russet, peeled and cubed
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2-4 tablespoons milk
    • 3 oz (85 g) Castello Alps Selection Weissbier cheese, shredded
    Vegetable Beef Filling:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 medium carrot, diced
    • ½ lb (227 g) lean ground beef
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup (180 ml) beef stock (or water)
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ¼ cup (35 g) frozen peas, thawed
    Other:
    • 1 tablespoon finely grated Castello Alps Selection Hirten cheese
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 400F.
    2. For the cheesy potato topping, add the cubed potato to a small saucepan and cover by 1 to 2 inches with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. Mash the hot potatoes with the butter, salt, and milk until creamy. Stir in the shredded Weissbier.
    3. For the vegetable beef filling, add the olive oil to a medium (preferable nonstick) skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the beef, salt, and pepper, and cook until completely browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and using a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
    5. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add the flour and cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
    6. Add the beef stock (or water), and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and continue to cook for about 30 seconds more (the sauce should be thickened).
    7. Turn off the heat and stir in the Worcestershire and thawed peas.
    8. Pour the meat mixture into a 2-cup capacity gratin dish. Give the mashed potato mixture a stir and if it’s a little dry, stir in just a splash of milk. Spread the mashed potato mixture in an even layer on top of the meat mixture. Top with the Hirten and parsley.
    9. Bake until warm throughout, about 20 minutes.
    10. Preheat the broiler and place the casserole under it until the top is browned on spots; stay with it, because this can happen fast.
    11. Serve.
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    1. Bernadette says

      August 08, 2013 at 12:45 am

      What type of dish would be best for me to use if I doubled or tripled this? Just learning how to cook for real, and want to do it right!

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      • Faith says

        August 08, 2013 at 9:33 pm

        Bernadette, If you want to double the recipe use a 4-cup (1 quart) capacity dish; if you want to triple it, use a 6-cup capacity dish. Best of luck to you - I hope you have fun cooking and enjoy this dish if you make it!

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    2. Robin says

      August 06, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      What other kind of cheese do you recommend to substitute if you can not find that particular brand?

      Reply
      • Faith says

        August 08, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        Robin, Any cheese that melts well should work nicely. Sharp white cheddar would be great, and so would Gruyère. Hope you enjoy it if you make it!

        Reply
    3. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

      August 06, 2013 at 8:03 pm

      This hearty, mouthwatering savory pie looks fantastic, Faith! I drool every single time that I look at the pictures.

      Reply
    4. Courtney says

      August 06, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      That's it, this is on the menu for tonight. And I am STOKED, can almost taste it already. I'm thinking about substituting ground turkey in place of beef, yet still using beef broth to maintain the flavor my husband and I love. Do you think it'll taste just as good?

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      • Faith says

        August 06, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Courtney, I'm so excited you want to try this - it is fantastic! Yes, I think it would just as delicious with ground turkey instead of beef! Hope you like it!! :)

        Reply
    5. Ash- foodfashionparty says

      August 06, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      I second you on the weather, it has been acting quite weird. This would be perfect on a day like this, it cold and cloudy in the Bay.

      Reply
    6. Joanne says

      August 06, 2013 at 5:38 am

      The weather really has been SO weird and I've been craving comfort foods. Anything cheese-stuffed. This is pretty perfect.

      Reply
    7. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      August 06, 2013 at 2:57 am

      This dish would be like a hug in a bowl. I love it.

      Reply
    8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      August 05, 2013 at 11:38 am

      This looks like the ultimate comfort food!

      Reply
    9. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      August 05, 2013 at 11:16 am

      I dont eat beef but I could totally see myself enjoying this with lamb version :)

      Reply
    10. Jenna says

      August 05, 2013 at 7:46 am

      This looks delicious. I've pinned it and hope to have time to check out some of the other recipes, too.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Rosa says

      August 05, 2013 at 6:57 am

      That looks mighty scrumptious! A great cold weather dish...

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    12. Erica says

      August 05, 2013 at 5:47 am

      The topping on this looks ridiculous amazing. This would be perfect on a cold cold day!

      Reply

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