Make Ahead Southwest Cattle Ranchers Pie Food

MAKE AHEAD SOUTHWEST CATTLE RANCHER'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and mushrooms over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are wilted and pan liquids are absorbed, about 6 minutes.
• Crumble in the ground sirloin and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is well browned, about 5 minutes.
• Drain off any excess fat.
• Add the oregano, thyme, cumin, and pepper.
• Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir.
• Add the beef broth, wine, and tomato paste.
• Stir until well combined.
• Line a 2-quart casserole with a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to completely enclose the casserole.
• Lightly spray the foil inside the casserole with cooking spray.
• Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared casserole.
• Set aside while you prepare the topping.
• Place the potatoes in a pot of boiling water to cover.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
• Mash the potatoes, adding sufficient skim milk until the potatoes are fluffy.
• Stir in the salt (if using), minced jalapeño chiles, cilantro, and scallion.
• Spoon the potato mixture onto the top of the meat mixture, making swirls with the back of a spoon.
• Sprinkle with paprika and cheese.
• Cover the casserole and freeze until solid.
• Lift the food out of the casserole (the foil will adhere), wrap securely in the foil, then slip the package into a self-sealing plastic freezer bag or overwrap in additional foil or freezer paper.
• Label with the casserole name and the date.
• Use within 3 months.
• When ready to bake, unwrap the casserole and place back in the casserole dish to bake.
• Defrost completely.
• Then bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
• (Since the casserole will be full, it may bubble over, so place a sheet of aluminum foil under the casserole to catch any drips.) Serve hot.

SOUTHWEST CRESCENT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch crumbles. Drain and return to skillet.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin, garlic, water and bullion cube. Bring to a boil. Cook about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Line 9-inch pie plate with dough triangles, placing narrow tips toward center. Firmly press edges of dough together to form crust. Bake in 375 degree oven 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Spoon beef mixture into crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of crust are golden brown and cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST NOODLE PIE

Steps:

• Combine cooked noodles, milk and egg in bowl; mix well.
• Add noodle mixture to a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray such as Pam.
• Brown ground beef with onion, peppers and garlic;drain.
• Add seasonings.
• Stir in tomato sauce and cook till heated.
• Spread over the noodles and top with the cheeses.
• Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts.
• Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

CHEDDAR CHEESY MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with onion and garlic, drain fat off well.
• Stir flour, salt and pepper over browned beef.
• Spread mixture in pie shell.
• Spread cheeses over this.
• Whisk milk, eggs and worcestershire sauce together and carefully pour over ground beef and cheddar.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

SOUTHWEST FRITO PIE

Steps:

• Heat the two 15 ounce cans of chili and set aside for layering
• Microwave the velveeta cheese with the RoTel diced tomatoes & green chilies.
• Line a 9x12 baking pan with one bag of fritoes.
• Pour half of the chili over fritoes
• Pour half of Velveeta cheese and RoTel mixture on fritoes.
• Layer half of the onions on top of cheese.
• Layer second bag of fritoes on top of first layer.
• Pour remaining chili for next layer.
• Add remaining Velveeta cheese and RoTel mixture.
• Layer remaining onions.
• Top with the 8 ounces of mild cheddar cheese.
• Green chilies will top it off.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. (Should be bubbly hot).

RANCHER'S BREAKFAST PIE

Steps:

• Combine eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in cheese, onion, pepper and bacon. Pour into a greased 9-in pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over the potatoes; sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minuites or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.