Savory Corn Beef Pie: A Canadian Weeknight Delight
Corn Pie With Ground Beef Crust
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Celery stalk |
| 1/2 | Green sweet pepper |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 can (14.5 oz) | Diced tomatoes |
| 1 tsp | Chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 | Jalapeño pepper (optional) |
| 1 lb | Ground beef |
| 1/2 cup | Bread crumbs |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 cup | Milk |
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Whole kernel corn |
| 3 tbsp | Balsamic vinegar |
| 2 | Green onions |
Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion, celery, green sweet pepper, jalapeño pepper (if using), and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the skillet from heat and drain off any excess fat.
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Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, and the onion-tomato mixture until well mixed.
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Spread the meat mixture evenly in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish.
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In the same bowl used for the onion-tomato mixture, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
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Stir in the whole kernel corn and chopped green onions into the egg mixture.
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Spoon the corn mixture evenly over the meat layer in the baking dish.
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Bake the pie, uncovered, in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 40 minutes, or until the corn layer is just set and the meat layer is cooked through.
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Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before cutting it into portions to serve.
This Corn Pie With Ground Beef Crust is a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of savory ground beef and sweet corn, topped with a flavorful egg and cornmeal crust, creates a delicious meal that will surely become a family favorite. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying meal experience. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Canadian-inspired dish, ready in under 4 hours!
