Recipe: Mexican Sombrero Pie [edit]

Step 1

Mix into a dough. Roll into pie plate and chill for 1 hour.

Step 2

1 lb lean ground beef 1 jar (4oz) pimento, chopped, drained, and blotted dry 1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies, drained and blotted dry 3 tbsp onion flakes 2 tsp beef soup mix (ie oxo, bovril, boullion powder)(1 packet) 1-2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1 can (16oz) whole tomatoes, cut up

Step 3

Brown meat and add the rest of the ingredients. Allow to simmer 15-20 minutes for spices to mingle.

Step 4

1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 tsp salt Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato (garnish)

Step 5

In chilled pie shell, place a layer of cheese, then the beef mixture.

Step 6

Combine the eggs, salt, and half and half. Pour over the beef mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle with a little grated cheddar cheese and then bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with shredded lettuce and tomato.

Step 8

Makes 10 servings.