Sloppy Joe Pie

This is fun for adults and kids! The picture is a Halloween version.  Any shapes can be cut out of the pie top, or you can opt out of using the pie topping at all.  Different colors of food coloring can also be used.

This takes about 30 mins to make from start to finish.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup chili sauce (hot sauce if you prefer spicy or split this half/half 1/4 cup chili 1/4 hot)
• 1 cup corn (I use fresh off the cob, frozen will work too)
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark will work)
• Shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Optional Ingredients: 

(You'll only need this if doing a crust on top as in the picture above)

• 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
• 1 egg
• Orange paste food coloring

 Directions: 

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. (If using lean beef, there won't be a need to drain it afterwards.) 
2. While the beef is cooking; in a small bowl, mix the flour, salsa & chili sauce until blended 
3. Stir  flour mixture into skillet.  Add the corn, chilies and brown sugar.
4. Transfer to a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate. (or any glass dish that will fit it & can go in the oven)
5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese (the amount depends on how much you like cheese!)
6. If NOT using pie pastry, bake at  450° for 9-11 minutes, until cheese is melted and filling is bubbly. If using pie pastry move on to additional steps below.

Optional Steps if using Pie Pastry:

• Unroll pastry; place over filling. 
• With a sharp knife, cut out a face to resemble a jack-o'-lantern; flute edges.
• Beat egg and food coloring; brush over pastry.
• Bake at 450° for 9-11 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.