Cheese-Beef Pie
(Lenora McKenzie, adapted from Feb. ‘85 Southern
Living)
1.5 lb. ground beef
8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 oz. can chopped green chiles, drained
3 cloves finely chopped garlic
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
10 oz. can biscuits, refrigerated
Brown beef and onion. Drain; stir in tomato sauce,
chiles, chili powder, garlic, and salt to taste. reduce
heat and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Remove from heat.
Combine egg, sour cream, and 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar
cheese, mixing well. Add to meat, stirring well. Set
aside. Separate each biscuit into two halves making 20
rounds. Press 10 rounds into a greased pie plate (9”).
Top with meat mixture. Cover with remaining rounds.
Bake at 350 degrees fro 25 minutes. Top with remaining
cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
Serves 6-8