Ranchers pie, a hearty and comforting dish, is a staple in many kitchens. This classic dish, with its layers of savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and fluffy mashed potatoes, is a perfect meal for any occasion. The key to a great ranchers pie lies in the quality of the ingredients and the careful preparation of each layer. From selecting the right cut of beef to creating the perfect creamy mashed potatoes, every step plays a crucial role in achieving the ultimate ranchers pie experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
What can I say except that this is yummy. My husband loves pies so this is one of many that I make for him.
Provided by Bea L.
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Stir together the sugar, pineapple, eggs, flour & coconut. Melt butter & add to other ingredients.
- 2. Pour filling into pie shell. Bake for approx 1 hr or until filling is set & browned.
- 3. Tip: Before filling raw pie shell, I rub a little egg white or milk onto bottom of pie shell. This will help brown bottom of curst & prevents it from being soggy.
I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it makes for a nice, hardy breakfast!
Provided by Traci Coleman
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, combine milk and eggs. Stir in cheese, bacon and onion. Pour into well-buttered 9" pie dish (can use large loaf pan).
- 2. Toss potatoes with ssalt and pepper. Sprinkle over the egg mixture.
- 3. Drizzle butter over potatoes. Bake at 325 until knife comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- 4. If needed, I broil the dish the last 5 minutes or so to get a nice golden brown top on the hashbrowns.
### **Key Ingredients**
- **Main Ingredients:**
>>- 1-pound ground chuck or ground sirloin
>>- 1/2 cup of diced carrots
>>- 1 cup of diced celery
>>- 2 cloves minced of minced parsley
>>- 1 cup of canned or fresh peas
>>- 1 cup of canned cream-style corn
- **Gravy:**
>>- 1 tablespoon of butter
>>- 3 to 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flower
>>- 2-1/2 of milk
>>- 1/4 cup of dry white wine
>>- 3/4 to 1-1/4 teaspoons of instant chicken bouillon granules
>>- 1/4 cup of minced fresh parsley
>>- 1/2 teaspoons salt
>>- 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
>>- 1/8 teaspoons seasoned salt
>>- 1/8 teaspoons WorcestershireSauce
- **Topping:**
>>- 1 cup of refrigerated biscuits
>>- 1 tablespoon of melted butter
### **Instructions**
1. **Prepare the Filling:**
>>- Over medium-high heat, cook the ground chuck in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until crumbled and no longer pink.
>>- Drain off any grease.
>>- Stir in the carrots, celery, onions, salt, and parsley.
>>- Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened.
>>- Stir in the peas corn, and cook until the mixture is well combined.
2. **Make the Gravy:**
>>- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
>>- Whisk in the all-purpose flower and cook for 1 minute, or until golden.
>>- Gradually whisk in milk, white wine, chicken bouillon granules, parsley, salt, dry mustard, and Worcestershire Sauce.
>>- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
3. **Assemble the Casserole:**
>>- Preheat the over to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
>>- Spread the meat mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
>>- Pour the gravy over the meat mixture.
>>- Separate the biscuits into 8 biscuits.
>>- Place each biscuit on top of the gravy, overlapping slightly.
>>- Brush the biscuits with melted butter.
4. **Bake:**
>>- Bake in the preheated over for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the gravy is bubbly.
>>- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
### **Additional tips and tricks:**
>* To save time, use a pre-made biscuit or pie crust for the topping.
>* Try adding a layer of mashed sweet-potatoes between the meat mixture and the biscuit topping.
>* For a cheesy version of this dish, sprinkle a cup of grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese over the meat mixture before topping with the biscuits.
>* Leftover rancher's pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheated in the microwave or over low heat in a skillet.
### **Conclusion:**
Rancher's pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. With its combination of ground chuck, gravy, and biscuits, rancher's pie is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
