Broccoli Beef Pie (Swiss cheese and cream cheese)

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2/3 cup(s) shortening
• 6 to 8 tablespoon(s) cold water
• FILLING:
• 1 pound(s) ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cup(s) chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
• 2 cup(s) (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup(s) plus 1 teaspoon milk, divided
• 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper

Preparation

1. • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to plate; trim even with edge.
2. • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broccoli, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into crust.
3. • Roll out remaining dough to fit top of dish; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges; cut slits in top. Brush pastry with remaining milk. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.