SIMPLE MEXICAN CHILI PIE WITH GARLIC

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For Garlic lover's. Not for the weak of heart. This dish can be served with a crisp, green salad. You can adjust the garlic amount to your taste preferences.

Provided by Debloves2cook

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2/3 cup beef stock
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mixed beans or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 small French bread, loaf thinly sliced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat two tablespoons Oil in a large pan. Cook the Onion until it starts to soften, then add the 3 crushed cloves of Garlic and cook for two more minutes.
  • Stir in the Ground Beef and cook until browned.
  • Add the spices, cook for an additional minute.
  • Reduce heat to simmer. Stir in the Stock, Tomatoes, green Pepper, Tomato Paste and Oregano and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Transfer the chili to a large gratin or casserole dish.
  • Heat the remaining three Tablespoons of oil, add the 6 thinly sliced cloves of Garlic and cook slowly to soften.
  • Remove from the heat, brush the bread slices, front and back with the oil/garlic mixture.
  • Arrange the treated bread slices on top of the chili.
  • Scatter the remaining oil/garlic slices and the grated cheese over the top of the bread.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 593.2, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.4

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