Ingredients
1 large onion, sliced3 tablespoons canola oil1/3 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes2 cups boiling water1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes1 cup diced carrots1 cup frozen peas1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, lightly brown onion in oil. Meanwhile, combine the flour, allspice, salt, pepper and ginger in a large shallow bowl. Add meat cubes, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat.
Remove onion and set aside. Brown beef on all sides. Add water; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add potatoes, carrots and reserved onions; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in peas; cook until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Spoon meat mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish. Roll crust into a 9-in. square; place over meat mixture and seal edges to pan, trimming crust if needed. Cut several small steam vents in crust. Bake at 450° until pastry is browned, 25-30 minutes.
