Kielbasa Pot Pie
Ready for Fall? Start with an easy and delicious pot pie! And as a special treat for the kids (or the kid in you), make individual-size pies, using a few 10- to 12-ounce gratin dishes.
Servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 pound kielbasa sausage (cut into 1/4" coins)
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 celery rib (diced)
2 bay leaves (ea)
3 garlic cloves, peeled (sliced)
1 teaspoon allspice
2 cups red wine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 large gold potato (diced & cooked in hot water until tender)
1 cup canned lentils (drained)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1 premade pie dough, frozen
1 egg, beaten
Directions
1. In a large sauce pan, heat oil and brown sausage.
2. Add onion, celery, bay leaves, allspice and garlic. Cook until tender.
3. Add the red wine and reduce by half.
4. Stir in flour and then add chicken stock.
5. Add the potatoes and lentils. Simmer until a rich, thick sauce is produced.
6. Add the vinegars and season with salt and pepper.
7. Cool the filling.
8. Preheat oven at 375 °F.
9. Place the filling in one large 6×6 casserole or pie pan (or 2-3 small ones) and cover with pre-made pie dough.
10. Cut 3 or 4 small slits in the top and brush with a little of the beaten egg.
10. Place the pie(s) on a cookie sheet and bake for about 30-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
