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Mom's Tamale Pie

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  • Servings: 9
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 9 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 yellow onions (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 1 can (4 ounce) sliced black olives (drained)
  • 1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounce) corn kernels
  • CRUST
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a deep casserole dish, at least 9 x 9.

  • Step 2: Cook beef until slightly browned, drain. Then add onions, garlic and salt and continue to cook until onions are translucent. Add remaining filling ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water, chili powder and salt to a boil. Mix corn meal with 3/4 cup cold water, then add to boiling water, whisking to reduce lumps. Cook until thick, stirring frequently.

  • Step 4: Line casserole dish with a 1" layer of corn mush. Pour in meat filling. Spread remaining mush on top.

  • Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes, sprinkle with cheese and bake 15 minutes more, or until done.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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