Tamale Pie

TAMALE PIE

Oh so good - The picture really doesn't do it justice. 

This recipe comes from the Better Homes and Garden Cook Book - with some adjustments.

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can whole black olives, drained
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 6 oz grated Cheddar cheese
• .
• Topping: 
• 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix. Mix according to box directions.

I use the above as a guideline. Adding a little more or less as it suits me. It will turn out good.  I like the Jiffy Mix because it's better tasting corn bread than the recipe below.  I always double the recipe so that I have plenty for company and/or leftovers. Then I'll use a 13x9 pan.

Brown ground beef with onions and green pepper; drain well. Add tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, salt, chili powder. Pour into 8x8 pan. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Spread Jiffy Corn Muffin mixture evenly over the top.  Bake at 375° for 45 

Serves 6. 

Here's the Topping if you don't use the Jiffy Mix

• Topping:
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 

In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Stir in butter. 

If you try is recipe I hope you like it as much as we do.

Happy Cooking (and eating!),

Nicey Linda