Chipotle Taco Pie

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

2. 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. 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. 4

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

5. 5

   Combine corn mixture with ground beef; mix well.

6. 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. 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. 8

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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.