Spicy beef and bean pie

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
3Cloves garlic; minced
1can(11 1/2 oz.) bean with bacon soup, undiluted
1Jar (16 oz.) thick and chunky picante suace, divided
¼cupCornstarch
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1can(16 oz.) kidney beans; rinsed and drained
1can(15 oz.) black beans; rinsed and drained
2cupsShredded cheddar cheese; divided
¾cupSliced green onions; divided
Pastry for double crust pie (10 \")
1cup(8 oz.) sour cream
1can(2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned; drain. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup of picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper; mix well. Fold in beans, 1¼ cups of cheese, ½ cup onions and the beef mixture. Line pie plate with bottom pastry; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top crust. Bake at 425 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. Yield 8 servings.

Recipe by: Taste of Home Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #683 by L979@...

on Jul 21, 1997