VENEZUELAN MYSTERY PIE

Venezuelan Mystery Pie image

Provided by carolinafan

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup shredded colby cheese (1 ounce)
1 lb ground sausage or 1 lb ground turkey
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
1 cup hot thick & chunky salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing
bell peppers, slices for garnish, if desired or green onion, curls for garnish, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375.
Grease pie plate, 10x1-1/2 inches.
Heat cornmeal, broth and garlic salt to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; stirring constantly, remove from heat.
Stir in margarine and egg; fold in Colby cheese.
Spread cornmeal mixture on bottom and up side of pie plate. Flute edge using oiled fingers.
Cook ground beef (or meat of your choice) in 10-inch skillet; stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
Stir in bell pepper, onion and olives. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in salsa; simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture into pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot.
Mix sour cream, Cheddar cheese and mayonnaise; spread over beef mixture. Bake uncovered 15 minutes.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Garnish with paprika, bell pepper slices and green onion curls if desired.