SOUTHWEST MEAT PIE

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Savory Pies

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 slice bacon
1 lb lean ground beef
1 c corn, canned
1/4 c green bell peppers, chopped
1/4 c onions, finely chopped
1/4 c cornmeal
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 oz tomato sauce
1 large egg
1/4 c milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c black olives, sliced
1/4 c green chile peppers, chopped
PIE CRUST
1 c flour
2 Tbsp cornmeal
1/3 c bacon fat

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon until crisp; break into large pieces.
  • 2. Chill 1/3 cup bacon drippings until firm to use for crust, or use vegetable shortening instead.
  • 3. Brown ground beef in large skillet, drain well.
  • 4. Stir in corn, green pepper, onion, corn meal, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, tomato sauce and half the mild green chiles.
  • 5. Keep warm while preparing pie crust.
  • 6. CRUST: Combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons cornmeal.
  • 7. Cut in bacon drippings with two knives or pastry blender until mixture is the size of small peas.
  • 8. Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons water over mixture; stir with fork until dough holds together.
  • 9. Form into a ball and flatten to 1/2 inch thick.
  • 10. Keep edges smooth.
  • 11. Roll out on a floured surface to a diameter 1-1/2 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate.
  • 12. Fit into pie plate and fold edges to form a rim, then flute edges.
  • 13. Place the ground beef mixture into pie crust.
  • 14. Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 25 minutes.
  • 15. Combine egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dry mustard, worcestershire sauce, half the sliced olives, 2 tablespoons mild green chiles and shredded cheese.
  • 16. Spread on top of beef mixture.
  • 17. Top with bacon and remaining olives.
  • 18. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • 19. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

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