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Baked Tamales

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

6 Servings

List of Ingredients

2 Pound Ground beef
1 Can Tomatoes (14 oz)
2 Tablespoon Chili powder

1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Black olives

CORN MEAL DOUGH:
4 Cup Corn meal
2 Teaspoon Salt
8 Cup Water
2 Eggs, well beaten
4 Tablespoon Butter


Recipe

In skillet, sauté beef in pan until brown. Add tomatoes, chili powder, and cinnamon, garlic, salt and olives.

Cook 15 minutes.

Grease 9x13" baking dish and line bottom with 1/2 Corn Meal Dough. Add meat mixture and cover with remaining 1/2 Corn Meal Dough.

Bake 20 minutes at 325'F. or until browned.

CORN MEAL DOUGH:

Add corn meal and salt to water in pot. Bring to boil and cook over medium heat until thick, 5-10 minutes.

Add eggs and butter.

Stir well.