Tamale Pie

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 329.5
  • Total Fat: 16.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.6 mg
  • Sodium: 821.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 17.6 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Filling:
    1lb ground beef
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 cup carrots, chopped or diced (optional)
    1/2 cup mushrooms, diced (optional)
    1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced (optional)
    1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
    1 jar (16 oz) Ortega Salsa (any flavor)
    1/3 cup water
    1 pkg. (1.25oz) Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix
    1 cup frozen corn kernals
    1 can (2.25 oz) diced ripe olives, drained (black)

    Crust
    1 cup yellow or white corn meal
    1 can (12 fl oz) evaporated milk (fat free optional)
    1 can (4 oz) Diced Green Chilies
    1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1 tsp salt

Directions

For Filling:
Cook beef, onion, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper and tomatoes in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in salsa, water and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add corn and olives.

For Crust:
Preheat oven to 425 F
Combine cornmeal, evaporated milk, chilies, cheese and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.

Spoon filling into 12 x 8 inch ungreased baking dish. Spread cornmeal mixture on top.

Bake for 25 minutes. You can sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

6-8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMGONABEAHOTMOM.