Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 lbs ground beef; 1 1 chopped onion; 1 2 garlic cloves; 1 1 chopped green pepper; 1 1; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter

Prep: 20 minsCook: 1 hr

Prep

20 mins

Cook

1 hr

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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My family has been making this tamale pie for years, and it's become one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour with ingredients you probably already have on hand. The beauty of this dish is that it's incredibly affordable and simple to prepare, yet it feels special enough to serve to guests. Ground beef gives you plenty of protein to keep everyone satisfied, while the green peppers add wonderful nutrients and a fresh crunch that balances out the rich, savory filling. Once you mix up that cornmeal topping and let everything bake together, your kitchen will smell absolutely amazing, and you'll have a comforting, homestyle meal that brings everyone to the table.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

12 lbs ground beef
11 chopped onion
12 garlic cloves(minced)
11 chopped green pepper
11(16 ounce) can tomatoes)
1 tablespoonchili powder
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonpepper
237 mlcornmeal
473 mlmilk
2 tablespoonsbutter

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Fry hamburger and drain.
3
Add the onions, green pepper and garlic; cook until onions are golden.
4
Add tomatoes, corn,olives, salt and pepper, and chili powder; stir and add corn meal.
5
Pour this all in a 13x9-inch pan.
6
In a sauce pan pour in 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup of corn meal.
7
Stir until thick (it thickens fast).
8
Pour mixture on top of the hamburger mixture. If you desire, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
9
Bake until golden, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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