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Easy Tamale Pie

Easy Tamale Pie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes #303 can
  • 2 cups creamed-style corn #303 can
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup uncooked yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup ripe olives
  • 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese cubed

Method

  • In a heavy skillet, heat: 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Cook until soft: 1 onion, chopped.
  • Add 1 pound of ground beef, cook until lightly browned.
  • Stir in 2 cup canned tomatoes, 2 cups canned creamed-style corn, 1 cup milk, 1 cup uncooked yellow cornmeal, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup ripe olives; cover pie in 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cubed.
  • Cover and cook on top of stove over low heat 20-25 minutes.

Kitchen Helper 2

Heavy Skillet
Wooden Spoons
Serving platter
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Casserole, Mexican, Tamale

Notes

Yield: 6-8 Servings.