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Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie




Source of Recipe


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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