I like to use Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, corn, and peas in my Homemade Beef Pot Pie, but you could also add sweet potatoes, turnips, green beans, or mushrooms. My seasonings of choice for this great recipe are dried thyme and dried tarragon. Don't skip the bay leaves - they add tremendous flavor. Just be sure to scoop them out before you are ready to bake your pie.