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I just put the pie crust on top and baked it - nothing else to add to it. This dish has wonderful flavor (salsa and chili sauce together) and I also make regular sloppy joes using buns with this recipe. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing, Bonnie!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"newgardenersc"},"reviewBody":"My husband & kids gave this one a big thumbs-up. I added a pie crust on the bottom and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese over the beef before I put on the top crust. We will definitely make this one again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mjcmcook"},"reviewBody":"Great ingredient combo!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marsha111"},"reviewBody":"Such fun to make and what a fantastic tasty pie! I imagine you could make a \"taco pie\" with great results as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deedeeneric"},"reviewBody":"wish i woulve had food coloring! :( but it was yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JessBella6"},"reviewBody":"So cute!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"xlsalbums"},"reviewBody":"Tasted just like a sloppy joe! Very flavorful. I made this with a turkey imprint instead of the pumpkin and did not add in the orange food color.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"katlaydee3"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! I decided to use a top and bottom crust so it took a little longer to bake, about 20 minutes. I served it with a Greek salad for a filling dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kasha"},"reviewBody":"Used pie crust on the bottom and one on top. Turned out well. Taste will really depend on your choice of chili sauce and salsa. 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