crockpot tamale pie

86 Pinches
Niagara Falls, NY
Updated on Nov 21, 2011
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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 ounces can mild enchilada sauce
  • 8 ounces can tomato sauce
  • 4 1/2 ounces can chopped black olives, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make crockpot tamale pie

  • Step 1
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat turns brown.
  • Step 2
    Drain fat.
  • Step 3
    Transfer to crock-pot.
  • Step 4
    Stir in enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, olives, chili powder, salt, and cumin.
  • Step 5
    Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours on low or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Step 6
    In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil and gradually stir in the cornmeal.
  • Step 7
    Reduce heat to low and cook until thick.
  • Step 8
    Drop the cornmeal by tablespoons onto the chili.
  • Step 9
    Increase heat to high if cooking on low.
  • Step 10
    Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle cornmeal with cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Step 12
    Serve.

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