tex-mex tamale pie
This dish is great served with Cowboy Caviar & corn chips (Fritos).
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup water
- FILLING
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cream style corn
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup enchilada sauce-red or green
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
How To Make tex-mex tamale pie
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Step 1For crust, combine the cornmeal, salt, evaporated milk and water in a small saucepan.
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Step 2Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
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Step 3Remove 1/2 cup, cover with plastic wrap.
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Step 4Spread the remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and sides of greased 8-inch square baking dish or cast iron skillet.
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Step 5Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Remove from oven and set aside.
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Step 7For filling, brown beef, garlic, onion and bell pepper in large skillet; drain.
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Step 8Add corn, olives, enchilada sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper.
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Step 9Mix well.
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Step 10Spoon into cornmeal crust.
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Step 11Drop rounded teaspoons of remaining cornmeal mixture on top of meat, sprinkle with cheese.
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Step 12Return to preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Step 13Remove and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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