SOUTHWESTERN TACO POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
• Drain.
• Add taco seasoning mix and water; mix until ground beef is well coated.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until hot.
• Add peppers and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and drain excess liquid.
• Add garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, corn, and salsa, stir well and set aside.
• Prepare pie crusts as directed on package for 2-crust pie using 9-inch glass or metal pie pan.
• Combine salsa and corn mixture with ground beef; mix well.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly in bottom of crust-lined pan.
• Spread 1/2 of beef mixture evenly in pan over cheese, pat down.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese in pan and spread evenly with remaining beef mixture, pat down, top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
• Top with second crust and flute; slit in several places.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Cover edge of crust with strips of foil or a pie crust shield after 15 minutes of baking.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of taco sauce.
• Also recommended: guacamole, salsa, and diced green chiles.
• *If using fresh peppers and onions, use 1 1/2 cups chopped onions and 2 1/2 cups chopped peppers and increase prep time and stove top cooking time.