Spicy Bean and Beef Pie Recipe

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed bean with bacon soup, undiluted
• 1 jar (16 ounces) thick and chunky picante sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup sliced green onions, divided
• Pastry for double-crust pie (10 inches)
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

In a large bowl, combine the soup, 1 cup of picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Fold in the beans, 1-1/2 cups of cheese, 1/2 cup onions and the beef mixture.

Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with bottom pastry; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust.

Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with the sour cream, olives and remaining picante sauce, cheese and onions.
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pie. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Cover edges of crust loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; remove foil. Bake 55-60 minutes longer or until golden brown. Garnish as directed.
Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Spicy Bean and Beef Pie in Taste of Home
February/March 1997, p25