MEXICAN PIE 
4 servings mashed potatoes
1 c. water
1 egg
1/4 c. green onions, sliced
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
2-3 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 inches. Prepare mashed potatoes for 4 servings and add 1 cup water, 1 egg and 1/4 cup sliced green onions. Spread and press mixture evenly against bottom and side of pie plate. Bake 20-25 minutes or until light brown.

Cook ground beef and chopped onion in 10-inch skillet, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown. Drain thoroughly. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into shell. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream, green bell pepper, tomatoes and avocado if desired.

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