New Mexico Pot Pie Recipes

CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• Place the potatoes and the carrots in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook until the vegetables are just tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until they start to soften, then add the onions. Cook until the mushrooms and onions are both softened, then remove to a bowl.
• In the same skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Stir in the salt, thyme and pepper. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil then stir until thickened.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, peas, potatoes and carrots, and mushrooms and onions.
• Roll out 1 of the crusts and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with the chicken mixture. Roll out the remaining pie crust and place over the filling. Trim and seal the edges. Cut slits in the top the crust.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with about a tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the crust of the pie. Set the dish on a baking sheet (to catch anything that may bubble over while baking).
• Bake the pie until the crust is golden, 30-40 minutes. Watch it to make sure it doesn't over-brown.
• Let the pie stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

NEW MEXICAN APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Cut the lard into 1/2-inch cubes; transfer to a plate and freeze at least 1 hour. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the lard with 2 knives until the mixture looks like coarse meal with pea-size bits of lard (do not overmix). A little at a time, stir in 1/2 to 1 cup ice water until the dough holds together when squeezed; the amount of water will vary depending on the humidity. (You can also make the dough in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.) Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; use the plastic to help form each half into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Make the filling: Combine the apples, flour, turbinado sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, lemon juice, green chiles and pine nuts in a large bowl and toss. Let sit 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, then spoon the filling into the crust. Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round; lay the dough over the filling. Press the 2 crusts together around the edge, then fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp with your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top crust or prick with a fork to let steam escape. Whisk the egg with 1/4 cup water and brush over the top crust. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
• Bake, rotating the pie every 20 minutes, until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. Serve with ice cream.

NEW MEXICO APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Make filling: put apple slices in a big bowl; top will all the remaining ingredients, except lemon juice; mix well.
• Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples to prevent browning.
• Set mixture aside to blend while the crust is being prepared.
• Make the crust: in a big bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in the butter and shortening.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, vinegar, and water.
• Add to the flour mixture and blend with your hands until moist; add more water if needed.
• Preheat oven to 425°; divide dough into 2 sections.
• On a floured board, roll out each section into 11-inch rounds; fit 1 round into a 9-inch pie pan, and spread the piñon nuts evenly in the bottom.
• Mound the filling on top; place the second pastry round on top.
• Flute the edges and cut vent holes in the top crust.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then decrease temperature to 400° and continue baking for 1 hour or until the juices bubble around the outer edge (cover with foil, if crust starts to get too brown).

HATCH CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Follow instructions on the box for the pie crust, letting it reach room temperature. If using fresh Hatch chiles, prep them first by roasting and skinning, then de-seed and chop. Or if they're in season and you live in the right area, you may be able to get them fresh-roasted at your local grocer. If you can't get Hatch chiles, poblano peppers are a good substitute with their deep, mellow heat. Boil and shred the chicken then combine all other ingredients in a pot and bring to a slow boil. Pour mixture into individual baking dishes or a ramekin. Top with pie crust and trim excess dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 12-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

OLD-SCHOOL TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and continue to simmer until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt for topping in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cornmeal a little at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Drizzle in beaten eggs slowly, stirring vigorously until combined. Pour mixture over filling in the prepared dish, smoothing evenly over the surface.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow pie to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.