Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a casserole. This pie slices nicely and is a fun and filing dish.

Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

Average Rating: 4.711111

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

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 sour cream
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to make two crusts to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Line pie plate with bottom crust; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining crust; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust.
  • 4. Bake at 425° until lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. 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 until golden brown, 55-60 minutes longer. Garnish as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 682 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1509mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.