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black bean pie

(3 ratings)
foxhillfiddler avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lark Dunton
@foxhillfiddler
Roanoke, VA

Eat 'em up yum! Family and guests all loved this, no leftovers! I served it with guacamole salad and agua de jamaica

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Looking for some Tex-Mex comfort food? Look no further. This is delicious! The iron skillet gives the edges of the corn bread a nice crunch. The meat, bean and veggie topping is flavorful and the cheese on top brings it all together. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 6 , including 3 teenage boys!
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For black bean pie

  • 1/2 lb
    ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 c
    chopped bell pepper
  • 1 can
    black beans (15 ounce)
  • 1 c
    salsa
  • 1 c
    self rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 c
    Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 c
    sliced black olives
  • 2 tsp
    oil or bacon drippings

How To Make black bean pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375. Mix up cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, 1 cup of cheese and oil. If using an iron skillet, put it in the oven to warm too.
  • 2
    While oven heats, brown ground meat, mixing in onions and bell peppers as you get them chopped up. Add the taco seasoning. When the meat is done, mix in the black beans, olives and salsa and set aside.
  • 3
    Pour bread batter into greased 10-inch iron skillet or other baking dish. Bake for 5-6 minutes.
  • 4
    Spoon bean mixture into center of crust, leaving a 1/2 inch edge. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another couple of minutes to melt the cheese. Slice and serve with guacamole and sour cream!
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