black bean pie

Name: Black Bean Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) self-rising cornmeal; 1 cup(s) buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 cup(s) Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided; 2 teaspoon(s) oil or bacon drippings; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef or turkey; 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) chopped bell pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 1 can(s) black beans (15 oz); 1/2 cup(s) sliced black olives; 1 cup(s) salsa; guacamole, for serving; sour cream, for serving

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Lark Dunton

Roanoke, VA

Updated on Jun 13, 2025

Eat 'em up, yum! Family and guests all loved this; no leftovers! I served it with guacamole salad and agua de Jamaica.

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Looking for some Tex-Mex comfort food? Look no further than this black bean pie. But, don't let the title fool you. This is more of a next-level Mexican cornbread than a pie. The iron skillet gives the edges of the cornbread a nice crunch and is a nice sturdy base. The meat, veggie, and beans mixture is hearty and flavorful. Melted cheese adds just the right amount of gooey goodness. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
2 teaspoons oil or bacon drippings
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 can black beans (15 oz)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup salsa
guacamole, for serving
sour cream, for serving

How To Make black bean pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix up cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, 1 cup of cheese, and oil.

Step 2

If using an iron skillet, put it in the oven to warm with a little bit of bacon grease or oil.
Step 3

While the oven heats, brown the ground meat, mixing in onions and bell peppers as you get them chopped up. Add the taco seasoning.
Step 4

When the meat is done, mix in the black beans, olives, and salsa and set aside.
Step 5

Pour bread batter into the greased 10-inch iron skillet or other baking dish.
Step 6

Bake for 5-6 minutes.
Step 7

Spoon bean mixture into the center of the crust, leaving a 1/2 inch edge. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
Step 8

Top with the remaining cheese and bake for another couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
Step 9

Slice and serve with guacamole and sour cream.
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