skillet essentials: oven-baked meat pie

How To Make skillet essentials: oven-baked meat pie

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I am using ground beef as my primary filling, then adding some sautéed veggies; however, you can make the filling out of anything that you choose; even make it vegetarian… Up to you. I have even thought about filling it with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese, and serving it for breakfast.
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  You will need a good ovenproof skillet to make this recipe, and I would highly recommend cast iron.
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  Although I served these warm, straight out of the oven, this beef one tasted great cold, so it could be something you might throw in a sack, an eat later in the day.
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
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  Add some grapeseed oil to the skillet over medium heat, and prepare your filling. I am sautéing some ground sirloin with some onions, garlic, and then adding some celery, peas, and diced carrots.
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  Chef’s Note: The amount of filling will be determined by the size of your pan. Mine is 6-inch (15cm), so I will need about 1 cup of filling. If you have a larger or smaller skillet, adjust the amount accordingly.
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  Remove the filling from the skillet, and reserve. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, after it cools a bit.
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  Add all the dry batter ingredients together in a large bowl.
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  Whisk in the liquid ingredients until thoroughly combined.
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  Chef’s Note: The dough should be pourable, almost like a pancake batter.
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  Place the skillet back over medium heat, add about a tablespoon of grapeseed oil, and swirl to cover the bottom.
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  When the oil begins to shimmer, add about 1/4 cup of the batter to the pan, and spread out evenly.
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  Chef’s Note: The amount of batter will be determined by the size of your pan. Make sure the bottom Is completely covered.
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  Allow to cook for about 60 – 90 seconds, and then remove from the heat.
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  Add your filling to the pan, and leave a border around the edges.
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  Add the cheese of your choice to the top.
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  Cover with another 1/4 cup (or so) of the batter.
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  Place the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake until the top begins to brown, about 20 – 25 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Cut into wedges, and serve with some fun dipping sauces. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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