Simple Mexican Chili Pie With Garlic Recipe

Name: Simple Mexican Chili Pie With Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2/3 cup beef stock; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mixed beans or (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans; 1 small French bread, loaf thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2/3 cup beef stock
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mixed beans or (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 small French bread, loaf thinly sliced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt
pepper

1
Heat two tablespoons Oil in a large pan. Cook the Onion until it starts to soften, then add the 3 crushed cloves of Garlic and cook for two more minutes.
2
Stir in the Ground Beef and cook until browned.
3
Add the spices, cook for an additional minute.
4
Reduce heat to simmer. Stir in the Stock, Tomatoes, green Pepper, Tomato Paste and Oregano and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Preheat oven to 375.
7
Transfer the chili to a large gratin or casserole dish.
8
Heat the remaining three Tablespoons of oil, add the 6 thinly sliced cloves of Garlic and cook slowly to soften.
9
Remove from the heat, brush the bread slices, front and back with the oil/garlic mixture.
10
Arrange the treated bread slices on top of the chili.
11
Scatter the remaining oil/garlic slices and the grated cheese over the top of the bread.
12
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Simple Mexican Chili Pie With Garlic falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Simple Mexican Chili Pie With Garlic

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