Week 24: Recipe #3--Chili Beef Pie with Biscuit Crust

Another Better Homes and Gardens website find (see link below).  I like their recipes because they are simple and easy to make.  This one was delicious.  Took a bit longer because of the bake time, but it was still easy to make.  Both girls loved this one because it contained beans, which they are both fanatical about.  I served this with Spanish rice and fruit.  Makes 8 servings.

Photo from Better Homes and Gardens website

You'll Need:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• med. onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
• small green pepper, coarsely chopped (1/2 c.)
• 1 can (15 oz.) chili beans in chili gravy, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 Tblsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) refrigerated honey butter flaky biscuits (10)
• 8 oz. sour cream
• 2 Tblsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. corn chips, coarsely crushed
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
• chopped green onions

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large skillet, cook ground meat, the 1/2 cup onion, and sweet pepper, over medium heat until mea is brown and onion is tender.  Drain off fat.  Stir in beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and hot pepper sauce.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Meanwhile, lightly grease a 9- or 10-inch deep pie plate.  For crust, unwrap and separate biscuits.  Press biscuits onto the bottom and up the side of the prepared pie plate, extending biscuits about 1/2 inch above edge.  Spoon meat mixture into crust.  In a small bowl, combine sour cream and flour; spread over meat mixture.  Sprinkle with chips and cheese.
3. Place pie plate on a baking sheet.  Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through and crust is golden.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Sprinkle with green onions.

Recipe and link:  http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/chili-beef-pie-with-biscuit-crust/