Cheeseburger Pie

12 pounds ground beef (AP) (8 lb EP)
20 ounces chopped onions
20 ounces green peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ounce salt (1 1/2 tbsp)
3 ounces chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ounce brown sugar
124 ounces canned tomatoes, diced
CHEESE BISCUIT TOPPING:
46 ounces all-purpose flour
2 3/4 ounces baking powder (6 tbsp)
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
12 ounces shortening
10 ounces processed cheese, shredded
1 1/2 quarts water
Servings: 48
1. Brown beef in steam-jacketed or other kettle until internal temperature reaches 155°F. Drain off fat.

2. Add onions and green peppers to meat. Cook until vegetables are tender.

3. Add seasonings and tomatoes. Simmer 30 minutes or until thick. Scale meat mixture into two 12x20x2-inch pans, 9 lb per pan.

4. CHEESE BISCUIT TOPPING: Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl on low speed for 1 minute, using flat beater.

5. Cut shortening and cheese into flour on low speed for 1-1 1/2 minutes.

6. Add water to make a thick batter. Mix only until flour is moistened.

7. With No. 20 dipper, place topping 4x6 over meat mixture just before baking. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes. Cut 4x6.


Yield: 2 pans 12x20x2 inches