September 23rd is National Great American Pot Pie Day #GreatAmericanPotPieDay and I must have been asleep on this #Holiday because I have so much #Chicken in my home I could have made mini Pot Pies for all of my friends and neighbors but that didn’t happen although it isn’t to late to celebrate Pot Pie Day is it?
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an American Pot Pie will do wonders to both your belly and your soul, and we are glad we have National Great American Pot Pie Day on September 23rd to celebrate that.
Did you know Pot Pies have been around for as far back as the Neolithic period, and have been keeping us fed and satisfied ever since. It’s no shocker that Marie Callender’s, a Pot Pie and frozen food company, created a Holiday dedicated solely to the Pot Pie.
Pot Pies are one of the best solutions for a savory tooth, and the best excuse to eat carbs without any guilt would be on a day created just for Pot Pies. Did you know Pot Pies the Meat-filled pastries have been around for longer than you might think, and have been eaten in Nations all across the world since their inception.
The history of Pot Pies can be traced back to the Neolithic Age around 9500 B.C. by discoveries made by archaeologists. At the time, the Greeks cooked Meats mixed with other ingredients in open Pastry Shells, which were called ‘Artocreas.’
Pot Pies then spread to the Romans, and was prepared with various Meats, Oysters, Mussels, Lampreys, and Fish and included a crust made of a Flour and Oil mixture, which was served at banquets. After this, Pot Pies spread across Medieval Europe during the Crusades and were even nicknamed by the royalty.
In the 16th Century, the English gentry revived the custom of serving Pot Pies and called them Meat Pies. This obsession soon spread to the New World when the first American settlers took their Pot Pie recipes with them when they moved Westward.
If you didn’t know Pot Pies can be prepared in a number of ways; including in a skillet, baking dish, or Pie oven. There are also many recipes and ingredients that can be used to fill and make a Pot Pie, including Turkey, Ham, Seafood, Potatoes, Carrots, Green Beans, and Peas. Finally, the Gravy and Seasonings make this flaky Pastry irresistible.
Now I would like to remind you National Great American Pot Pie Day was created in 2002 by Marie Callender’s, the Pot Pie and frozen food company and the Holiday has ever since been celebrated annually on September 23rd.
Since, no, one in my home but Charlie once in a while will eat a Pot Pie I think I will run to Walmart for a Beef Pot Pie although in the past I’ve made Homemade Chicken Pot Pies for me even though Beef is my favorite although I will eat Chicken or Turkey. Which Pot Pie would you like and why.
How To Celebrate National Great American Pot Pie Day
- There are so many Pot Pie recipes available for you to try out and today will be the perfect day to learn a new recipe, and enjoy the savory Fruits of your labor.
- If you need an excuse to get some carbs in, National Great American Pot Pie sets you up perfectly for that purpose. You can purchase frozen Pot Pies, eat some of your homemade ones, or go out for a Meal with family and friends. However you choose to do it, don’t let the day go by without enjoying the satisfaction of a freshly made Pot Pie.
- Head to any platform of your choice to share recipes, fun facts, or anything relevant to National Pot Pie and use the hashtag #GreatAmericanPotPieDay to join in the conversation.
Facts About Pot Pie You Should Know
- According to the Smithsonian magazine, cooks from the Roman Empire era would sometimes make Pot Pies with a living Bird that would burst through the Pie Shell when cut and fly out.
- Did you know there was a version of Pot Pies called Sea Pies, which typically included Pigeons, Turkey, Veal and Mutton, and was made aboard Ships.
- Originally, Pot Pies referred to a crustless mixture of Meat Pie ingredients and Noodles, stewed in a pot on the stovetop.
- Pot Pies, as we now know them, were called different names at different points in history, including ‘Artocreas,’ Sea Pies, Meat Pies, and Coffins.
- Pot Pies are not just for Chicken, or even Meat, there are also Pot Pies made from Fish products.
Why People Love National Great American Pot Pie Day
After being in the ancient eras and history, Pot Pies almost became a thing of the past. That was until the 16th Century when the English gentry revived the custom of serving Pot Pies and called them Meat Pies. Ever since then, it came to stay and spread across the entire world.
Pot Pies have had a long history with us and its name has been changed one too many times, some might say, and its recipes change with various traditions and cultures. Great American Pot Pie Day allows us an opportunity to celebrate one of the oldest savory dishes known.
The possibilities are numerous when it comes to making Pot Pies and this gives room for the creation of various recipes that vary in terms of stuffing choices, cooking choices, and even eating choices. Join me in celebrating National Great American Pot Pie Day.
Recipe for Beef Pot Pie
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 2 hours 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 (9 inch) refrigerator pie crusts
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Brown pieces of meat on all sides in a saucepan over medium heat. Pour in some water to almost cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until meat is tender and falls apart easily; 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer meat to a large mixing bowl. Shred the meat slightly and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, in another 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, pour in beef broth and add carrots and potatoes. Cook until almost tender; 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- When carrots and potatoes are done, transfer to the large mixing bowl with the beef; leaving the liquid in the pan. Combine peas with carrots, potatoes, and beef.
- Dissolve cornstarch with 1/3 cup water. Pour into the saucepan with beef broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat; cook for 5 minutes.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts following the package directions. Place the beef mixture into the pie crust. Pour the gravy over the top of the mixture, then cover with the other pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown; about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
