Mexican Pie

Name: Mexican Pie
Ingredients: instant potatoes for 4 servings; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 c. sliced green onion; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives; 2 to 3 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder; 1 c. shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

instant potatoes for 4 servings
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. sliced green onion
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
2 to 3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 c. shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 425°.
2

Grease a pie plate.
3

Prepare mashed potatoes as directed on package for 4 servings, except decrease water to 1 cup and omit the milk.
4

Stir in egg and green onions. Spread and press potato mixture evenly against bottom and side of pie plate.
5

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
6

Cook ground beef and chopped onion in skillet, stirring occasionally until beef is done; drain thoroughly.
7

Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.
8

Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9

Spoon into shell; sprinkle with cheese.
10

Bake 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
11

Garnish with sour cream, green bell peppers, tomatoes and avocado, if desired.
12

Makes 4 to 6 servings.