Ingredients:
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1 lb. ground beef
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1 onion (chopped)
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2 garlic cloves (pressed)
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½ tsp. pepper
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
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15 oz. refrigerated pie crusts
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1 tbsp. prepared mustard
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3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese (divided)
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2 tbsps. water
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1 large egg
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food coloring (red)
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food coloring (yellow liquid)
Preparation:
1.
Cook first 5 ingredients in a large skillet over
medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; cool.
2.
Unfold 1 piecrust, and place on a lightly
greased baking sheet. Spread mustard evenly over crust. Stir together meat
mixture and 2 cups cheese; spoon onto center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
3.
Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a
jack-o'-lantern face, reserving pastry cut-outs to use as a stem. Place crust
over meat mixture; crimp edges of crust, and fold under. Place stem on top of
jack-o'-lantern face.
4.
Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, egg, and 1
drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
5.
Bake at 425*F (220*C) for 20 minutes; remove
from oven, and brush again with egg mixture. Fill eyes, nose, and mouth with
remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
Happy Cooking ☼
