Poor Woman's Pie Recipe

This comforting Poor Woman's Pie recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! Made with simple ingredients you likely already have, this hearty and delicious casserole comes together in under 30 minutes. It's a budget-friendly meal the whole family will adore. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend supper.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 358.1 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Poor Woman's Pie

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How to Make Poor Woman's Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 medium onion (chopped) and 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped).
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Return the beef mixture to the skillet. Add 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1/2 cup water. Stir until well combined.
  5. While the beef is browning, in a separate saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add 1 (32 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes. Stir with a fork until fluffy.
  7. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Pour the beef mixture into the dish.
  8. Sprinkle half of 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
  9. Top with the mashed potatoes.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the potatoes.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

49g

Carbs

6g