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Tamale pie

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Ingredients/Components

sugar - 1 Tbsp
butter or margarine - 1 Tbsp
salt - 1 tsp
cold water - 2 c
clove garlic, minced - 1 item
chili powder - 2 3
chopped onions - 1 c
can whole kernel corn, drained - 1 oz
chopped green pepper - 1 c
dash of pepper - 1 item
ground beef - 1 lb
cans tomato sauce - 2 oz
yellow cornmeal - 3/4 c
pitted ripe olives, chopped - 1/2 c
American cheese, shred - 6 oz

How to make tamale pie:

Cook meat, onion and green pepper in a large skillet until meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and chili powder. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until thick. Add cheese; stir until melted. Turn into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Make cornmeal topper. Stir cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into cold water. Cook and stir until thick. Add butter; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture. Bake casserole in moderate oven (375°) about 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Casseroles, Beef.

Rating:

4.1

Average rating: 4.1, total votes: 8

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