Aunt Anna's Pan Pasty

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Mix ground beef potatoes carrots onion rutabaga water salt and pepper together in a casserole dish; top with butter. Cover dish with an oven-safe cover or aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; stir and add more water if needed. Continue baking until vegetables are tender about 1 more hour.