Southwestern Taco Pot Pie

Serves: 2

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

53

Sweetness

42

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

1 tbsp

Oil

1 tsp

Onion Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1 cup

Salsa

Directions:

1

Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until hot

2

Add peppers and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally

3

Remove from heat and drain excess liquid

4

Add garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, corn, and salsa, stir well and set aside

5

Prepare pie crusts as directed on package for 2-crust pie using 9-inch glass or metal pie pan

6

Combine salsa and corn mixture with ground beef; mix well

7

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly in bottom of crust-lined pan

8

Spread 1/2 of beef mixture evenly in pan over cheese, pat down

9

Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese in pan and spread evenly with remaining beef mixture, pat down, top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese

10

Top with second crust and flute; slit in several places

11

Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown

12

Cover edge of crust with strips of foil or a pie crust shield after 15 minutes of baking

13

Let stand 5 minutes before serving

14

Store in refrigerator

15

Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of taco sauce

16

Also recommended: guacamole, salsa, and diced green chiles

17

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

18

Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently

19

Drain

20

Add taco seasoning mix and water; mix until ground beef is well coated