Mel'S Bean Pie Recipe

Name: Mel'S Bean Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: For the Pie; 1-2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 medium sized white onion- diced; 2-3 garlic cloves- minced; 1-2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup canned or stewed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (your choice, I like Tapatio); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon of each); 1 can kidney beans- rinsed and drained; 1 can black or pinto beans- rinsed and drained; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; Pastry for double crust pie (just pick your favorite pie crust recipe); For the Garnish; sour cream; shredded cheese; black olives; green onions; salsa

Servings: persons

For the Pie
1-2 pounds ground beef
1/2 medium sized white onion- diced
2-3 garlic cloves- minced
1-2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup canned or stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons hot sauce (your choice, I like Tapatio)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon of each)
1 can kidney beans- rinsed and drained
1 can black or pinto beans- rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Pastry for double crust pie (just pick your favorite pie crust recipe)
For the Garnish
sour cream
shredded cheese
black olives
green onions
salsa

1
Preheat oven to 425. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, mushrooms, and garlic until beef is browned, drain.
2
In a large bowl, sour cream, milk, tomatoes (with their sauce), cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt & pepper; mix well.
3
Fold in beans, cheese, green onions and beef mixture.
4
Line deep dish pie plate with pastry; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining crust; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top crust.
5
Bake for 30 -35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with sour cream, olives, salsa, cheese & onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Pie, 1-2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 medium sized white onion- diced, 2-3 garlic cloves- minced, and more.

Yes, Mel'S Bean Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mel'S Bean Pie

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