Mexican Ground Beef Pie

Submitted by Kathy

"Although this recipe is titled "mexican," it's more of an american creation. A good recipe when I'm looking for something easy and quick for dinner."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 2 lbs ground pork or 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green chili
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg white, beaten stiff

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook ground beef. Drain.
3. Add to the cooked ground beef: onion, green chiles, chili powder, tomato sauce, and garlic powder. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
4. Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan. Put meat mixture in pan.
5. Beat together cheese, sour cream and egg white. Put on top of meat mixture.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes.

Reviews

[chia2160]

i am low carbing at the moment, so this recipe was perfect. followed it exactly except i used 1 fresh chopped jalapeno instead of canned chiles. perfect for atkins, and very tasty.