Mexicali Beef Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup drained canned mild green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups skim milk
3 eggs
4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
diced tomato, and
shredded lettuce
chili powder
cumin
drained chili pepper, can be replaced with 1/3 c salsa, sauce for a juicier mixture

Preparation

Brown hamburger and onion until mixture is cooked through. Mix in chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, green peppers OR the salsa. Mix well.
Spray a 9 x 9 square pan with nonstick cooking spread; spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
In medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Beat until batter is smooth; pour over meat mixture.
Bake 35 - 40 minutes, 350\u00b0F Sprinkle with cheese, bake another 3-4 minutes.
Cut in squares, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream (if desired).