Mexicali Beef Pie

Simple to make, low calorie. Good. What more can you say?

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  drained canned  mild green pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups skim milk
• 3  eggs
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese or 4  ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
•  diced tomato, and
•  shredded lettuce
•  chili powder
•  cumin
•  drained chili pepper, can be replaced with 1/3 c salsa, sauce for a juicier mixture

Directions

1. Brown hamburger and onion until mixture is cooked through. Mix in chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, green peppers OR the salsa. Mix well.
2. Spray a 9 x 9 square pan with nonstick cooking spread; spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
3. In medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Beat until batter is smooth; pour over meat mixture.
4. Bake 35 - 40 minutes, 350°F Sprinkle with cheese, bake another 3-4 minutes.
5. Cut in squares, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream (if desired).