Jack-o’-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie

Name: Jack-o'-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry; 1 egg; Orange paste food coloring

This sloppy joe pie is so much fun to do and kids love it! You'll never have to worry about leftovers. It's even good for adult parties, but you might want to increase the heat level with a hotter salsa or seasonings. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 egg
Orange paste food coloring

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salsa and chili sauce until blended; stir into skillet. Add the corn, chilies and brown sugar.
Transfer to a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 428 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Jack-O-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008

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Bahiya

Dec 27, 2017

Fun and tasty recipe for Halloween, but could adapt to other holidays. The food coloring to make it more orange wasn't a deal breaker. Would make again without that step.
Kasha

Nov 8, 2016

Used pie crust on the bottom and one on top. Turned out well. Taste will really depend on your choice of chili sauce and salsa. Added some chili powder to give it a bit more of a kick.Will make again
katlaydee3

Nov 3, 2015

This was delicious! I decided to use a top and bottom crust so it took a little longer to bake, about 20 minutes. I served it with a Greek salad for a filling dinner.
xlsalbums

Nov 3, 2013

Tasted just like a sloppy joe! Very flavorful. I made this with a turkey imprint instead of the pumpkin and did not add in the orange food color.
JessBella6

Oct 9, 2012

So cute!
slpslp

Oct 27, 2010

deb_daken: Chili sauce is called "Chili Sauce" in a bottle. One brand name is Heinz. You can find in in the condiment aisle.
deedeeneric

Oct 10, 2010

wish i woulve had food coloring! :( but it was yummy!
marsha111

Oct 30, 2009

Such fun to make and what a fantastic tasty pie! I imagine you could make a "taco pie" with great results as well.
mjcmcook

Oct 27, 2009

Great ingredient combo!
deb_dakin

Oct 30, 2008

What did you use for the "chili sauce"? BBQ sauce? Tabasco? I'm planning on making it for Halloween - such a cute idea.