Cheeseburger Pie with Green Chilies

Pastry Ingredients

 

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

4 tablespoons cold water

 

Filling Ingredients

 

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup milk

 1 small can green chilies

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Pastry: In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/3 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well as you add it. Mix lightly. Pat into bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
3. Filling: Crumble ground beef into a large skillet and over medium heat for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is browned.  Drain grease. 
4. Sprinkle filling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup flour. Stir in chilies, milk, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon mixture into pastry shell.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.