Steak and Onion Pie

1 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup melted shortening
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash of ground ginger
Dash of ground allspice
1 pound round steak, cut into 1-inch squares
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups diced potatoes
Pastry for 9-inch pie

Saut? onion in shortening; remove onion and set aside.

Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, ginger and allspice. Dredge steak in flour mixture. Brown meat in shortening. Add water. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until meat is tender.

Stir in potatoes; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are done.

Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Place onion on top. Put pastry over top and seal edges. Cut slits in pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake at 450 degrees F for 25 minutes.