Hearty Meatball Pie Recipes

STUFFED MEATBALL PIE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Cut a 1 pound ball of pizza dough in half and roll out two large discs of dough.
• Spray the inside of a springform pan with cooking spray and lay in one of the dough discs. Press the dough into the corners.
• Sprinkle the olive oil, 2 cloves of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper on the dough and brush to cover the surface. Press the bottom of the dough with a fork.
• Bake until the dough is cooked and lightly golden brown, 15 minutes.
• Mix together the tomato puree, dried basil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, dried oregano, and tomato paste in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Into the partially cooked bottom layer of pizza dough, shingle a layer of mozzarella slices and then a layer of the homemade marinara sauce.
• Spiral the meatballs in the dish as tightly as possible. Cover with more marinara sauce.
• Add a layer of caramelized onions, and more sliced mozzarella.
• Add the green, yellow, and orange bell peppers on top of the mozzarella.
• Cut the second piece of dough into strips to form into a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
• Brush with 2 tablespoons more of olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and kosher salt.
• Bake for 40 minutes to an hour, or until the dough on top is browned and the sauce, meatballs, and cheese are heated through.
• Slice the pie, serve with extra marinara sauce and grated parmesan.
• Enjoy!

HEARTY MEATBALL PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, butter and milk until soft dough forms. On surface well dusted with Bisquick mix, gently roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 5 times. Divide dough in half; press 1 half on bottom and up side of pie plate.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat remaining ingredients over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Pour meatball mixture into pie plate. Pat remaining dough into 9-inch circle on surface dusted with Bisquick; place over filling. Press edge of pie lightly to seal.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is light brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HEARTY MEATBALL PIE- BISQUICK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375*. Grease pie plate. Mix Bisquick, margarine and milk until soft dough forms. Place dough on surface well dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 5 times. Divide dough in half; press half on bottom and up side of pie plate.
• Heat remaining ingredients in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Pour meatball mixture into pie plate. Pat remaining dough into 9 inch circle on surface dusted with Bisquick; place over filling. Press edge of pie lightly to seal.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is light brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with a fresh green salad.
• **For a flavor kick use Italian or Mexican style stewed tomatoes.

HEARTY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Place the bread and 3 tablespoons water into a medium bowl. Mash to a paste with a spatula. Add the beef, sausage, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend the mixture thoroughly with your hands or a flexible spatula. Form the mixture into 10 to 16 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until ready to use.
• For the hearty meatball stew: Sprinkle the meatballs with the flour and turn to coat with any flour still on the foil. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Drop the meatballs into the skillet, spaced apart. Cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes. Using a flexible thin spatula, turn each meatball onto an uncooked side and cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes longer. Turn and cook a third side, until set and brown, about another 2 minutes, so the meatballs are browned and set all over. Transfer the meatballs to a large plate.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until soft, 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

HOME-STYLE HEARTY MEAT PIE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, brown beef in oil; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine gravy mix and 1/2 cup water. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. In a large bowl, combine the beef, potato, carrot, onion, parsley, garlic and seasonings; stir in 1 tablespoon gravy. Set aside remaining gravy., Place pastry on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spoon meat mixture over half of pastry. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges tightly with a fork; cut slits in the top. Combine egg and remaining water; brush over top., Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Warm reserved gravy; serve with pie.

MEATBALL POT PIE / PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soup and sour cream; mix well.
• Add meatballs, covering with soup mixture.
• Add pepper and thyme; mix well.
• Add mixed veggies, stir, mixture will be thick.
• Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir well and set aside.
• Divide pie dough into four equal pieces.
• Roll flat on a lightly floured surface.
• Place in 2 lightly oiled or sprayed 16 ounce round mini casserole dishes.
• To each dish add a piece of dough, overlapping dough over sides.
• Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Add 8 meatballs to each dish.
• Divide veggies over meatballs.
• Cover with remaining dough.
• Crimp with fork to seal and make slit in top for steam to escape.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is desired color.

HEARTY MEATBALL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into a log, and place it into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place a few slices onto each hoagie roll, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over.
• Wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before eating. Each sandwich serves 2.

GOOD OLD MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust out into a 12 inch circle. Set aside.
• Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add potato and onion, and cook until the onion is tender, but not brown. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, and stir to blend. Season with oregano, black pepper and garlic powder. Pour in the beef broth, and add the peas, carrot and beef. Bring to a boil. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and place the pastry over the top. Cut slits for steam, and flute the edges.
• Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving to thicken.

HEARTY MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Divide pastry into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. In a large bowl, combine the next seven ingredients; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Spoon half into crust. , Roll out another portion of pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling and seal edges. Cut vents in top pastry. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cover and freeze one pie for up to 3 months. , Bake second pie at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat; bake at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Add water to liquid to measure 1 cup; set aside. , In a small saucepan, cook mushrooms and flour in oil until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in bouillon and reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve gravy with pie. , To use frozen pie: Bake at 375° for 70 minutes. Prepare gravy as directed; serve with pie.

HEARTY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Have ready six 1 1/2-cup (12-ounce) ramekins or a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat; add salt. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain in a colander. Pass through a potato ricer or a food mill and into a large bowl. Cover and keep warm.
• While potatoes cook, pour oil into a large skillet; place over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in lamb, tomato paste, beef stock, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cook until mixture bubbles and thickens, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; divide mixture among ramekins. Set aside.
• Warm milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour into potatoes; season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined and smooth. Divide, spread, and swirl about 1 cup of potatoes in each ramekin, over lamb mixture, covering surface. Place ramekins on a baking pan, and bake until potatoes are golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand about 5 minutes, and serve.