SOMBRERO PIE

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This recipe came from a Stokely-Van Camp cookbook in the early 80's. I made it for a church dinner once and received rave reviews.

Provided by Anna Vandenhazel

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
1/2 c tomato juice
1 can(s) (15 oz) corn, whole
1-1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
PASTRY
1-1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cornmeal
1 tsp salt
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Saute beef and onion in a large skillet until onion is transparent and meat is browned. Drain excess fat.
  • 2. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer 10 minutes.
  • 3. Pour into 11x7x1" baking dish and set aside.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • 5. To make pastry, mix flour, cornmeal, and salt. Make a well in center of mixture and add oil. Stir until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • 6. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over mixture, and stir with fork until mixture forms a ball. If too dry, work in 1 or 2 tablespooons additional oil.
  • 7. Roll pastry between 2 sheets of waxed paper, making a 12x8" rectangle. Peel off top paper and invert pastry onto filled baking dish. Peel off second piece of waxed paper and cut 3 or 4 slits in pastry to make a sombrero design on top.
  • 8. Bakie 30-35 minutes.

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