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    Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie


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    Recipe Introduction


    Tamale pie is a delicious dish to serve and enjoy family-style when you
    want
    the taste of tamales but prefer the ease of a casserole. Made with
    yellow or
    white corn meal, sliced ripe olives and diced green chiles, tamale pie
    is a
    Southwestern favorite.
    Estimated Times
    Preparation time: 15 mins
    Cooking time: 50 mins

    List of Ingredients




    1 1/2 pounds ground beef

    1 small onion, peeled and chopped

    2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

    2 cans (10 oz. each) Enchilada Sauce

    1 cup whole kernel corn

    1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained

    1 teaspoon salt

    2 1/4 cups Yellow Corn Meal

    2 cups water

    1 can (12 fl. oz.) CARNATION Evaporated Milk

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 can (4 oz.) Diced Green Chiles

    1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

    1 can Pickled Jalapeños Sliced, (optional)

    Recipe



    FOR FILLING:
    COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned;
    drain.
    Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and 1 teaspoon salt.
    FOR CRUST:
    PREHEAT oven to 425º F. Grease 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
    COMBINE corn meal, water, evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon salt in medium
    saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7
    minutes or until thick. Stir in chiles. Reserve 2 cups corn meal
    mixture;
    cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining corn meal mixture on bottom
    and up
    sides of prepared baking dish.
    BAKE for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
    SPOON meat filling into corn meal crust. Spread reserved corn meal
    mixture
    over meat filling.
    BAKE for 15 to 20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese.
    BAKE for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish
    with
    pickled jalapeños.


    Serving Size: 6

 

 

 


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