Ingredients
1 pound ground beef3 bacon strips, diced1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup tomato sauce1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon saltAdditional butter, melted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon, onion, garlic and oregano until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, olives and beef. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, cilantro and salt. Spread half of the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Layer with beef mixture and remaining potato mixture.
Bake 20 minutes. Brush the pie with melted butter. Bake until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.
