Spicy bean and beef pie

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
2Garlic cloves; minced (up to 3)
1canCondensed bean with bacon soup, undiluted
1Jar (16 oz) thick and chunky Picante Sauce, divided
¼cupCornstarch
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonPaprika
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1can(16 oz) Kidney beans; rinsed and drained
1can(15 oz) Black beans; rinsed and drained
2cups(8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Pastry for double-crust pie (10 inches)
1cup(8 oz) sour cream
1can(2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef & garlic until beef is browned; drain. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt & pepper; mix well. Fold in beans, 1¼ cups cheese, ½ cup onions and the beef mixture. Line pie plate with bottom pastry; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining pastry; seal & flute edges. Cut slits in top crust. Bake at 425F (or 400F if using a glass pie plate) for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with sour cream, olives and remaining picante sauce, cheese and onions.

Recipe by: Debra Dohy (ToH Feb/Mar 97) Posted to EAT-L Digest by Sean Coate <swcoate@...> on Sep 10, 1997