Meat Pie with Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until done.

2. 2

   Drain, mash them, and stir in the butter and milk.

3. 3

   Season with salt and beat well.

4. 4

   For the filling, fry the onions in 3 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Start on very low heat with a lid on until they are soft, then let them color with the lid off.

6. 6

   Add the ground meat, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice, and cook, crushing and turning the meat over, for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   If you like, strain off the fat.

8. 8

   Heat the pine nuts in about 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, shaking the pan to brown them lightly all over, then stir them into the meat mixture.

9. 9

   If you like, stir in the raisins.

10. 10

    Spread a layer of meat filling at the bottom of a large baking dish (about 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches), cover with a layer of mashed potatoes, and press down to flatten.

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    Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.