Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, pressed
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
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1 tablespoon prepared mustard
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3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided use
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2 tablespoons water
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red food coloring
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1 large egg
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yellow liquid food coloring
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a jack-o'-lantern face, reserving pastry cutouts 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.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, egg, and 1 drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
- 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.