To prepare a southwest meat pie beef recipe, you'll need: 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground paprika 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut the beef into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Place the cubed beef in the bottom of an 8-inch (20-centimeter) pie pan. Top with the remaining ingredients. Bake the pie for 35 to 40 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Serve warm.