"Meat" & Cheddar Pie with Green Onion Biscuit Crust

Source: The Vegan Meat Cookbook

Filling:

• oil for sauteing
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 oz. vegan ground beef
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 TB tamari
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 TB chopped fresh parsley
• salt & pepper to taste
• 8 oz. shredded vegan cheddar

Topping:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 TB vegan butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 cup plant-based milk, unsweetened

1. Preheat the oven to 375. Heat oil in large skillet; saute onion & garlic until translucent.  Add the beef & season with salt & pepper. Cook until browned and heated through.

2. Add tomatoes, tamari, basil, thyme, parsley and simmer 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a 9 inch round or square deep baking dish. Cover the mixture with cheese.

3. Make topping: Combine flour, baking powder, sugar & salt in bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in green onions & milk; stir to form a dough.

4. Dollop the dough on top of the filling and spread to cover. Bake for 45 minutes, until browned on top.