South of the Border Shepherd's Pie

• poblano chiles↗4
• ground beef↗1 lb
• taco seasoning
• water↗3 tablespoons
• refried beans1 ounce

  can

• salsa1 cup
• Mexican blend cheese↗2 cups

  divided

• hominy↗1 ounce

  can (corn will also work)

• crushed tortilla chips2 cups
• black olives↗1 ounce

  can

• green onions↗2

  sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Roast Poblanos under broiler skin side up until skins are black. Seal in a paper bag, let sit 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Brown ground beef, strain and rinse. Add taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons of water and simmer until thickened.

4. 4

   Warm refried beans, add 1 cup salsa and 1 cup cheese stirring until melted.

5. 5

   Spray 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray. Peel skins from Poblanos and arrange in bottom of pan.

6. 6

   Drain hominy well and pour on top of peppers.

7. 7

   Sprinkle crushed tortillas on top of hominy.

8. 8

   Spread refried bean mixture on top of chips.

9. 9

   Cover refried beans with remaining cheese.

10. 10

    Sprinkle black olives and sliced onions over top of cheese.

11. 11

    Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Turn on broiler for last couple of minutes to brown the cheese.

12. 12

    Serve with sour cream and chopped tomatoes.