Spicy Bean and Beef Pie

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can, 11 ounce, Condensed Bean with bacon soup, undiluted
  • 16 ounce thick and chunky picante sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 Tbl Chopped  parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 can (16 ounce) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Pastry for double crust pie
  • 1 can (2 ounce) sliced ripe olives, drained

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned.  In a large bowl, combine the beef and  remainder of ingredients.  Line pie pan with bottom  pastry crust, fill beef and bean mix, seal with top pastry crust.   Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.  Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.