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tamale pie

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Annacia avatar
Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on May 21, 2015

Here's another all time goodie dredged up from the locker of recipes. If you used to enjoy this I'm pretty sure that you will again. As written this is on the mild side, please feel free to up the heat temperature to your preferred level.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • - salt
  • 2 1/4 cups coarse cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup canned beans (black or chili, rinsed)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

How To Make tamale pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Rub a 2 1⁄2-quart casserole dish with 1 tbsp. of the butter; set aside. Put 1 quart water and 2 tsp. salt into a medium pot; bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Gradually add cornmeal while whisking vigorously. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until thick, 8–10 minutes. Add remaining 3 tbsp. butter and stir until combined.
  • Step 3
    Spoon half the cornmeal mixture into the prepared dish. Spread out with the back of a wet spoon to cover the bottom and sides completely; set aside. Cover remaining cornmeal mixture to keep warm and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat drippings in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 7–8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Increase heat to medium-high; add beef, chili powder, and cumin; cook until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add beans, corn, tomatoes and salt to taste and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 6-8 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Spoon filling into casserole, then top with remaining cornmeal mixture, spreading it out with the back of a wet spoon to cover the filling. Bake until top is crisp and sides are bubbling, 30–35 minutes.
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