MEXICAN BEAN PIE

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Categories     Bean     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 6 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package Pillsbury pie crusts left out to soften for 15-20 minutes
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. light olive oil
1 16 oz. jar picante sauce like Pace
1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. can chili beans, drained but not rinsed
1 8.75 oz can corn, drained
1/2 t. chili powder
1 t. cumin powder
4-5 7 inch whole wheat tortillas
12 oz shredded cheddar or monteray jack cheese or a mixture of the two.

Steps:

  • Place one pie crust into pie dish letting crust hang over sides. Saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil over med. high heat until crisp tender about 3-4 min. Stir picante, drained beans, corn and spices into vegetable mixture. Simmer 10 min. Place 1 tortilla over crust, cover with 1/3 bean mixture, and top with 1/3 cheese. Repeat, two more times ending with tortilla and covering with remaining crust. You may need to tear the 5th tortilla to help cover the last layer. Seal and crimp edges of crust and cut slits in top. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown with juices running through. Cool ten minutes before slicing and serve with sour cream.

madoria deku
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This pie was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Md Dhaly
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I've been making this pie for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables.


Kleintjietino Solomons
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This pie is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Shadon Ray
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the pie didn't turn out very well.


Kusuo Saiki
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I actually really enjoyed this pie. It was savory and satisfying.


Nabadda Christine
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Abed Alali
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This pie was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.


Radhika Neupane
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover beans.


Chris Brydge
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The filling was flavorful and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marlon Hewitt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. I used black beans instead of pinto beans and it was still delicious.


don japhet
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I'm not usually a fan of bean pies, but this one was surprisingly delicious. The combination of beans, spices, and cheese was perfect.


Catherine Kane
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This Mexican bean pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.