MEXICAN PIE 
8 oz. lean ground beef round
Garlic salt & black pepper to taste
5 tbsp. skim milk
1 c. biscuit mix (preferably whole wheat)
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. finely minced green bell pepper or fresh jalapeno or other hot pepper
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced
1/2 tsp. each dried oregano & ground cumin
3 tbsp. light mayonnaise
1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 c. shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

1. Spread meat in a shallow layer in a broiler pan and brown under the broiler. Drain and discard fat. Break meat into chunks; season with garlic salt and black pepper.

2. Prepare an 8 or 9 inch nonstick cake or pie pan with cooking spray. Using forks or a pastry blender, cut milk into biscuit mix until a soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom and up the sides of pan. Put the browned beef in the bottom of the pie and sprinkle with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, oregano and cumin.

3. Blend mayonnaise with yogurt and spoon over top of pie; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove, wait 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 6.

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