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                         Spicy Beef and Bean Pie

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef    Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Ground beef
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
  11 1/2  oz            Can bean with bacon soup -- undiluted
  16      oz            Jar thick and chunky picante sauce -- divided
     1/4  c             Corn starch
   1      tb            Fresh parsley -- chopped
   1      ts            Paprika
   1      ts            Salt
     1/4  ts            Pepper
  15      oz            Can kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
  15      oz            Can black beans -- rinsed and drained
   2      c             Cheddar cheese -- shredded, divided
     3/4  c             Green onions -- sliced, divided
                        Pastry for double crust pie (10")
   8      oz            Sour cream (1 c)
   2 1/4  oz            Can sliced ripe olives -- drained

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned; drain. In a
large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup of picante sauce, corn starch,
parsley, paprika, salt and pepper; mix well. Fold in beans, 1-1/4
cups of cheese, 1/2 cup onions and the beef mixture. Line pie plate
with bottom pastry; fill with bean mixture. Top with remaining
pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top crust. Bake at
425°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for
5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with sour cream, olives, and
remaining picante sauce, cheese, and onions.

Yield: 8 servings

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