1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp. ketchup
1/3 c. fine cracker crumbs
1 can (1 lb.) pork and beans
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. mustard
1/4 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. chili powder
Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. drained, diced green chiles
1 can (3 oz.) French fried onions, coarsely chopped
16 strips Cheddar cheese, 1/2 inch wide

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a flat baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, salt, garlic, ketchup and cracker crumbs. Divide into 4 balls. On waxed paper, flatten each ball to 5 inch circle. Turn up edges on each circle to form a 1 inch rim. Place meat circles on oiled baking pan. Discard waxed paper. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine beans, brown sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin seeds and green chiles. Using a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid, spoon the bean mixture into the meat shells. Sprinkle chopped onions over top. Place strips of cheese over the onions.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Garnish with carrot curls and olives, if desired. Serves 4.