Taco Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 2 pies

Ingredients 

• 4 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 egg whites
• 2 cups grated sharp (old) cheddar cheese
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1, 16 oz tin re-fried beans
• 1, 10 ounce can (1, 1/2 cups) tomato salsa or rotel
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp lemon or lime juice

Directions 

1. Mix the rice and egg whites together with 1 cup of the grated cheese. And press equal amounts into two pie plates that have been well sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Brown the ground beef and diced onions in a non-stick pan treated with cooking spray over medium high heat. 
3. Add the re-fried beans, salsa, seasoning, and lime juice.
4. Pour in equal amounts into each pie shell and top each pie with the remaining cheese.
5. Bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for 45 minutes. 
6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving. 
7. Serve with a green salad.