Chili Cheese Pie

4 teaspoons margarine
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounces ground turkey, cooked and crumbled
2 mild canned green chilies, chopped
4 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash salt and ground pepper
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup flour, all purpose
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, large
1/4 teaspoon baking soda


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In 8 inch skillet, heat 1 tsp. Margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until pepper is tender, about 3 minutes. Add meat, chilies, tomato paste, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes to blend flavors. Transfer mixture to 9 inch pie plate and sprinkle with cheese. In blender, combine remaining 3 teaspoons margarine with the flour, buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and dash of salt. Process until smooth. Pour batter over meat mixture and bake until crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.