HAMBURGER CREOLE PIE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes
1 can (12 oz.) whole kernel corn
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 green pepper rings

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pastry. Cook and stir ground beef in 10 inch skillet until brown; drain. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Stir tomatoes, reserving liquid, corn (with liquid) and the remaining ingredients except green pepper rings into beef. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.

Spoon beef mixture into pastry lined pie plate. Bake until crust is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with green pepper rings.

PASTRY:

3 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/3 c. milk

Mix and roll 2 inches larger than pie plate on lightly floured board. Makes 6 servings; 440 calories per serving.

 

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