AUNT LINDA B'S BEEF AND CRESCENT PIE

What a beautiful spring day we have here in Northern Virginia today. My family LOVES this next recipe. My kids (who are adults now) still request this casserole. Prep time is less than 10 minutes, baking time 20 minutes so you can have a great meal in approx. 30 minutes. This recipe is from longtime friend and former neighbor Linda Balulis. Thanks for sharing this Linda!

AUNT LINDA B'S BEEF AND CRESCENT PIE

1 ¼ lb ground beef

1/3 c minced onion

¼ c chopped green pepper

1 4 0z tomato sauce
1 can cream soup (celery or mushroom)

1 sm can mushrooms or 1/2 c  chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)

Salt/pepper to taste

Garlic or garlic powder to taste

1 can crescent rolls

1 beaten egg,

2 c shredded cheddar

Paprika

Brown beef, onions, peppers w/season salt. Drain. Stir in soup, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Spray baking dish w/Pam.  Place 4 of the crescent rolls in an oblong baking dish (6x8) to form bottom crust. Combine egg and 1 cup cheese. Spread on crust. Add beef mixture.  Sprinkle w/cheese. Add top 4 rolls as top crust. Sprinkle w/paprika. Bake20-25  til hot and bubbly and crust is golden brown.  Let stand 5 min before cutting.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 min.

Serves 4-6