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Mexican Pie

Name: Mexican Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: RICE CRUST:; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained; FILLING:; 1 pound ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup taco sauce; 1 large egg, beaten; TOPPINGS:; 1 large avocado; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1 tablespoon taco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + cooling Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

This recipe combines a ground beef main dish with a rice side dish to make a hearty, satisfying meal. I prepare this pie often because my husband loves it—and he always asks for second helpings!—Denise Simeth, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

RICE CRUST:
2 cups beef broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained
FILLING:
1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 large egg, beaten
TOPPINGS:
1 large avocado
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon taco sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine beef broth, rice, butter and salt. Cover and cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in eggs and pimientos.
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate; set aside. For filling, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic and cumin; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in taco sauce and egg. Spoon filling into crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, for guacamole, mash avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in the onion, taco sauce and lemon juice; cover and set aside. Remove pie from oven; spread guacamole over meat. Top with sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 438 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

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