Mexicali Beef Pie Recipe

Name: Mexicali Beef Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup drained canned mild green pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 cup flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 cups skim milk; 3 eggs; 4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; diced tomato, and; shredded lettuce; chili powder; cumin; drained chili pepper, can be replaced with 1/3 c salsa, sauce for a juicier mixture

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup drained canned mild green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups skim milk
3 eggs
4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
diced tomato, and
shredded lettuce
chili powder
cumin
drained chili pepper, can be replaced with 1/3 c salsa, sauce for a juicier mixture

1
Brown hamburger and onion until mixture is cooked through. Mix in chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, green peppers OR the salsa. Mix well.
2
Spray a 9 x 9 square pan with nonstick cooking spread; spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
3
In medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Beat until batter is smooth; pour over meat mixture.
4
Bake 35 - 40 minutes, 350u00b0F Sprinkle with cheese, bake another 3-4 minutes.
5
Cut in squares, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream (if desired).

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Beef 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.

Mexicali Beef Pie

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