Hello Pork Pie Hat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut up
2 garlic cloves, peeled
boiling salted water
2 lbs boneless pork, cubed
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 jalapeno, minced (remove seeds for a milder dish)
3 tablespoons dried onion, minced, divided
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
3 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
1/4 cup milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling salted water until softened, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle Cajun seasoning over pork and rub in with hands.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown pork on all sides.
Add jalapeno and 2 tablespoons dried minced onions and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add beans and mushrooms and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir in tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika, and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Stir in half the cheese and cook, stirring, just until heated through.
Remove from heat.
Drain potatoes and garlic.
Mash potatoes, garlic, margarine, and milk together.
Spoon pork mixture into a lightly greased 9\"x13\" baking pan.
Spoon potato mixture over pork mixture and smooth top with a spatula.
Sprinkle remaining cheese and dried minced onions over top.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until casserole is cooked and cheese is browned.