Mexicali Pie
2 C White Lily Self-Rising Buttermilk Cornmeal Mix
1/2 C vegetable shortening
4 T ice cold water
2 medium-size onions, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1 can (16 oz.) chili beans, undrained
1 can (12 oz.) Mexican corn, drained
3/4 C salsa or picante sauce
1/2 t cumin
3/4 C each grated sharp Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg white
2 T milk
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t dry mustard
Sour cream
Preheat oven to
350 degrees F. Measure cornmeal mix into a mixing bowl and cut in shortening
until like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle water, a tablespoon at a time, over the
mixture, gently tossing with a fork until all is moistened. Press pastry over
bottom and up sides of 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Set aside. Saute onions and
green pepper in a small amount of oil until vegetables are tender. Combine
onions, green pepper, ground beef, beans, corn, salsa and cumin and spread
evenly over cornmeal crust. Bake 30 minutes and remove from oven. Mix cheeses,
egg white, milk, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard and spread over ground
beef mixture. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until crust is
browned. Remove and let cool 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream.