Tamale Pie Recipe

tamale Pie

posted By Luvtocook At Recipegoldmine.com 6/7/01 5:51:22 Am

1 1/4 Cups Cornmeal
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 Cups Evaporated Skim Milk
1 Cup Water
1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1 Cup Onion , Diced
1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Cup Creamed Corn
1/4 Cup Black Olives, Sliced
1 Cup Tomato Sauce
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

preheat Oven To 425 Degrees F.

for Crust: Combine Cornmeal, Salt, Evaporated Skim Milk And Water In A Small Saucepan; Cook Over Medium Heat, Whisking Frequently (to Avoid Lumps) Until Thick (7 Minutes). Remove 1/2 Cup Of Mixture And Cover With Plastic Wrap (if You Don't The Mixture Will Harden Too Fast). Spread Remaining Mixture On Bottom And Sides Of Greased 8 Inch Square Baking Dish. Bake In Oven For 10 Minutes. (if You Want, At This Point You Can Start Making The Filling.) Remove.

for The Filling: Brown The Ground Beef, Garlic, Onion And Bell Pepper In A Large Skillet; Drain. Add Corn, Olives, Tomato Sauce, Chili Powder, Salt, And Pepper; Mix Well. Spoon Into Cornmeal Crust. Drop Rounded Teaspoons Of Remaining Cornmeal Mixture On Top Of Meat; Sprinkle With Cheese. Return To Oven And Bake For 15 Minutes.





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