Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

Submitted by Bobbie S.

"If you are looking to try something different -- here's your chance. This is very filling -- and left overs are GREAT. Although the recipe lists several things to top the "pie" with -- be creative and add whatever sounds good to you."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 -3 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup, i use campbell's (undiluted)
• 1 (16 ounce) jar thick and chunky picante sauce, divided
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3⁄4 cup sliced green onion, divided
• 1 (10 inch) pastry for double-crust pie
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned, drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper, mix well.
3. Fold in beans, 1 ¼ cup cheese, ½ cup onions and the beef mixture.
4. Place bottom crust in a 10” pie pan. Pour beef mixture in crust.
5. Top with remaining pastry, seal and flue edges. Cut slits in the top crust.
6. Bake at 425 for 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown.
7. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
8. Garnish with sour cream, olives, remaining picante, cheese and onions.

Reviews

[HopeR]

I have been making this recipe for years. It is a family favorite! Even better the second day!

 

[nursedb]

I took the advice of some of you and omitted the soup because we don't care for the smokey taste of it and our dinner came out delicious. I also forgot to add the garlic but it was wonderful!

 

[wife2abadge]

Very filling and yummy. We got about 9 servings out of it. I made a few changes, using Smart Ground instead of beef, lowfat cheese, only half the can of soup (next time I'd leave it out -- didn't like the flavor), and only 3 T of cornstarch. It was really tasty, but the bottom pastry got a bit soggy. I think it would be good with just a top crust or -- even better -- a cornmeal top crust.

 

[bernrome]

The filling is very good. Great to eat on a cold night.

 

[mini_1]

This was really good and filling. Next time I make it, I might skip the Bean w/Bacon Soup as I don't much care for the flavor. Thanks for the post.