Mexican Pie Recipe

Name: Mexican Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
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.)

Servings: persons

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.)

1
Heat oven to 425u00b0.
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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: instant potatoes for 4 servings, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/4 c. sliced green onion, 1 lb. ground beef, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

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