Beef And Cheese Squares

Hearty, and simple to prepare. this main dish satisfies young and old with a delicious, cheesy beef filling inside a tender pastry crust.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a skillet , brown the ground beef with the onion.

Drain , then add the salt , pepper , and garlic powder.

Mix in the sour cream and mushrooms.

For the pastry crust , combine the flour , baking powder , and salt in a bowl.

Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles course meal.

Add the milk , and combine until well moistened.

Press the pastry dough into the bottom of a well greased 8x8 inch cast iron skillet , and about 1 inch up the sides.

Spread the beef and mushroom mixture onto the pastry , and top with cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes , or until the crust is golden brown.

ground chuck, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mushrooms, sour cream, cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, shortening, milk