Pan-Basquaise

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound lean ground pork
• 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, pork, chorizo, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
4. Stir in the peas, corn, tomato sauce, and olives.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate.
6. Lay one sheet of puff pastry over the mixture. Trim the edges, and press down to seal.
7. Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Basque-style pie, pan-basquaise, is a popular dish in the Basque region of Spain.
• The pie is usually served with a side of fried potatoes.
• The dish is also known as "Spanish pie" in some parts of the world.