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tex-mex tamale pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diana Adcock
Yes, IL

This dish is great served with Cowboy Caviar & corn chips (Fritos).

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

Ingredients For tex-mex tamale pie

  • 1 1/4 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1 c
    water
  • FILLING
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 c
    cream style corn
  • 1/2 c
    sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 c
    enchilada sauce-red or green
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese

How To Make tex-mex tamale pie

  • 1
    For crust, combine the cornmeal, salt, evaporated milk and water in a small saucepan.
  • 2
    Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
  • 3
    Remove 1/2 cup, cover with plastic wrap.
  • 4
    Spread the remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and sides of greased 8-inch square baking dish or cast iron skillet.
  • 5
    Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 7
    For filling, brown beef, garlic, onion and bell pepper in large skillet; drain.
  • 8
    Add corn, olives, enchilada sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • 9
    Mix well.
  • 10
    Spoon into cornmeal crust.
  • 11
    Drop rounded teaspoons of remaining cornmeal mixture on top of meat, sprinkle with cheese.
  • 12
    Return to preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • 13
    Remove and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

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