Mexican Pie
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Cornmeal pastry:1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cornmeal1/4 tsp. salt1/3 cup shortening3 to 4 Tbsp. cold waterFilling:1 lb. lean ground turkey1 cup water1 1.25-oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix1 16-oz. can refried black beans1 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese, divided in half1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided in halfToppings:1 cup shredded lettuce1/2 cup chopped tomato1 3.8-oz. can sliced black olives1/4 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream1/4 cup salsa
In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Form dough into ball.
On lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edges, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry around rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry.
Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a fluted or scalloped edge. Do not prick pastry.
Brown ground turkey over medium heat. Add water and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread beans over pastry; sprinkle 1/2 c. of each cheese over beans; spread seasoned meat evenly over cheese, top with remaining cheese. Bake in 350-degree oven until crust is done and ingredients are heated through, about 1/2 hour.
Sprinkle with any or all toppings. Serves 8.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CIAMOM.
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Form dough into ball.
On lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edges, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry around rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry.
Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a fluted or scalloped edge. Do not prick pastry.
Brown ground turkey over medium heat. Add water and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread beans over pastry; sprinkle 1/2 c. of each cheese over beans; spread seasoned meat evenly over cheese, top with remaining cheese. Bake in 350-degree oven until crust is done and ingredients are heated through, about 1/2 hour.
Sprinkle with any or all toppings. Serves 8.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CIAMOM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 408.2
- Total Fat: 22.2 g
- Cholesterol: 70.3 mg
- Sodium: 972.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 29.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 24.2 g
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