Chipotle Taco Pie

Name: Chipotle Taco Pie
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, pureed; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; pepper, to taste; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 pie crusts, from refrigerated dairy section; 1/4 cup salsa; sour cream, to garnish; taco sauce, to garnish; avocados or guacamole, to garnish; salsa, to garnish; diced green chilis, to garnish

22 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, pureed
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 pie crusts, from refrigerated dairy section
1/4 cup salsa
sour cream, to garnish
taco sauce, to garnish
avocados or guacamole, to garnish
salsa, to garnish
diced green chilis, to garnish

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°.
2

Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add taco seasoning mix, pureed chipotle pepper, and water; mix until ground beef is well coated.
3

Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add peppers and onions; cook 4-5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and drain excess liquid. Add garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, corn, and salsa, stir well and set aside.
4

Prepare pie crusts as directed on package for 2-crust pie using 9-inch glass or metal pie pan.
5

Combine corn mixture with ground beef; mix well.
6

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly in bottom of crust-lined pan. Spread 1/2 of beef mixture evenly in pan over cheese; pat down. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese in pan and spread evenly with remaining beef mixture, pat down, top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Top with second crust and flute; slit in several places.
7

Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil or a pie crust shield after 15 minutes of baking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator.
8

Serve a wedge of pie with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or a drizzle of taco sauce.