RECIPES OF THE OLD WEST - Cowboy's Beef Pie

RECIPES OF THE OLD WEST - Cowboy's Beef Pie When the cowboys were on the trail, since supplies were limited, nothing went to waste. This recipe is a great one for using up leftovers, because everything in this cowboy's beef pie can be precooked.  Ingredients: 4 cups cubed, cooked beef 2 1/2 cups of gravy 3 cups of vegetables (you can use potatoes, carrots, string beans, peas or any other canned or fresh vegetable on hand) 1 small minced onion 1 tablespoon parsley flakes Salt & pepper to taste 3 cups mashed potatoes 1 well beaten egg Combine meat, gravy, vegetables, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling point. Stir often. Mix mashed potatoes and egg in a separate bowl. Cover the meat and vegetables in the Dutch oven with the potato and egg mixture. Bake at 425° until the top is brown (15 to 20 minutes).