Zesty Black Bean Pie Recipes

BLACK BEAN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil and saute onion, green pepper until tender.
• Add beans, salsa, red pepper, chili powder, cayenne and salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Spoon half of the mixture into one of the pie crusts lining a pie plate.
• Cover with half of the cheese.
• Spoon remaining bean mix on top and then the rest of the cheese.
• Cover with second pie crust.
• Bake for 1 hour.

BLACK BEAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix the beans, green chiles, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Line 9 inch pie pan with one pie crust. Pour 1/4 of the bean mixture into crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with some of the cheese and cover with a tortilla. Continue to layer mixture the with cheese and tortillas, then cover with second pie crust. Flute edges and make slits in top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden.

SPICY BEAN AND BEEF PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Fold in beans, 1-1/2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup onions and beef mixture., On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. , Bake until crust is lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, olives and remaining picante sauce, cheese and onions.

SPICY BEAN AND BEEF PIE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned, drain.
• In a large bowl, combine soup, 1 cup picante sauce, cornstarch, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper, mix well.
• Fold in beans, 1 ¼ cup cheese, ½ cup onions and the beef mixture.
• Place bottom crust in a 10" pie pan. Pour beef mixture in crust.
• Top with remaining pastry, seal and flue edges. Cut slits in the top crust.
• Bake at 425 for 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
• Garnish with sour cream, olives, remaining picante, cheese and onions.

BLACK BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans and salsa; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix, milk, egg and 1 cup cheese. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 5-6 minutes. , Spoon beef mixture over crust, leaving a 1/2-in. edge. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and olives if desired.

TORTILLA AND BLACK BEAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a paring knife, trim tortillas to fit a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of the pan as a guide. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add beans and beer, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until liquid has almost evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in corn and scallions, and remove from heat. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
• Fit a trimmed tortilla in bottom of springform pan; layer with 1/4 of the beans and 1/2 cup of cheese. Repeat three times, using 1 cup cheese on top layer. Bake until cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove side of pan; sprinkle pie with scallions. To serve, slice into wedges.

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion, cumin and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn and green onions; remove from heat. , Place 1 tortilla in a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Layer with 1-1/2 cups bean mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortilla. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cut into 6 wedges.