Ingredients

3/4 cup sliced onions4 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprikaPinch ground allspicePinch ground ginger1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2-1/2 cups boiling water3 medium potatoes, peeled and dicedPastry for single-crust pie

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute the onions in 2 tablespoons oil until golden. Drain and set aside.

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine dry ingredients; add meat and shake to coat. Brown meat in remaining oil in the same skillet. Add water; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.

Add potatoes; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with onion slices. Roll pastry to fit baking dish. Place over hot filling; seal to edges of dish. Make slits in the crust.

Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning.