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Mixed-Up Tamale Pie

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6. serving size: 3 heaping tablespoons. Serve with lettuce salad.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
One 15-ounce can whole kernel corn
One 4 1/2-ounce jar taco sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup pitted black olives
6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.

    Step 4

    Mix together the cornmeal and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the skillet with the meat. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

    Step 5

    Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.

    Step 6

    Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until lightly browned on top.

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