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Connie's Tamale Pie

Source of Recipe

Connie Reissig - grandmother of Sam Hutchinson - 1st - Read/Sanborn


Recipe Introduction

Easy and delicious. A kid favorite.

List of Ingredients

Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16-oz) jar salsa
1 pkg taco seasoning
1/3 c water
1 c frozen corn
1 (2.5-oz)can sliced black olives (optional)

Crust:
1 c corn meal
1 (12-oz)can evaporated milk
1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt


Recipe

Filling:
Cook beef and onions until browned. Drain if necessary. Stir in salsa, water and taco seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes. Add corn and olives. Remove from heat.
Crust:
Combine cornmeal, evaoporated mild, chilies, and one cup of the cheese and salt in medioum saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Spoon filling into 12 x 8 inch or 8 x 8 inch ungreased baking dish. Spread cornmeal mixture on top. Bake for 25 minutes. Then, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.