Pie High
Layers of Mexican meaty goodness.
Servings
Prep Time
12
15
minutes
Cook Time
300
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
12
15
minutes
Cook Time
300
minutes
Ingredients
500
g
pork butt or pork shoulder
a large semi-fatty cut of meat with no bones
500
g
dry pinto beans
soaked
350
ml
light beer
350
ml
Water
400
g
= Diced tomatoes
450
g
Salsa
1
packet taco seasoning
6-8
cloves
garlic
minced
1
cups
½polenta
6
cups
Water
400
g
corn
salt and pepper to taste
1
cup
mozzarella cheese
shredded
Cilantro
and salsa for garnishing
Instructions
Put the pork, beans, beer, water, tomatoes, salsa, seasoning, and garlic in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
When pork is cooked through and beans are tender, shred the pork in the slow cooker with two forks.
Bring water to a boil in a large non-stick pan and add a pinch of salt.
Add polenta and cook over medium low heat.
When the polenta stops bubbling, stir in the corn. Continue stirring every once in a while to prevent it from sticking all over the bottom.
Cook until the polenta softens, about 20-25 minutes for a soft polenta, adding more water if necessary and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
Preheat the broiler.
Arrange the meat and bean mixture in the bottom of a large baking dish and spread the polenta over the top.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place under a broiler for a few minutes until cheese is melted.