Crazy Crust Mexican Pie

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder
6 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. sour cream
1 egg

TOPPING:

1/2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. chopped tomato
1/2-1 c. shredded cheese

FILLING:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
16 oz. can kidney beans
6 oz. can tomato paste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease and flour bottom and sides of 10 inch pie pan. In bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Stir until blended. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Spread batter in pie plate in within 1/4 inch of rim.

In skillet brown ground beef and onion; cook until tender. Drain excess fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into crust. Bake 20-30 minutes until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with topping.