NORTH AFRICAN SWEET POTATO MEAT PIE

Ingredients:   1       lb lean ground beef 1/2      cup breadcrumbs 1/4     teaspoon allspice 1/4     teaspoon nutmeg 1/8     teaspoon black pepper 1/8      teaspoon cayenne 1 1/2   teaspoons salt, divided 2 (16.00 ounces) cans sweet potatoes, drained well 1/4     cup brown sugar 1/4    cup milk (not skim) 2      large eggs 1      tablespoon butter, softened 1      tablespoon lemon juice 1/4   teaspoon cinnamon 1/8   teaspoon garlic powder 1     tablespoon finely minced fresh onion 1     dash Tabasco sauce, to taste   Instructions: 1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2.     In a bowl, stir together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, allspice, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne, and 1 tsp of salt. 3.     Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate up to the rim; refrigerate for about 15 minutes. 4.     Meanwhile, in another large bowl mash together the sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt with a potato masher until mixture is smooth. 5.     Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the uncooked meat shell. 6.     Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. 7.     Makes 4 to 6 servings (depending on how hungry you are!).