Mixed-Up Tamale Pie

Name: Mixed-Up Tamale Pie
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

14 ingredients

10 steps

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

Directions

1

Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.
2

Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
3

Add the ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
4

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5

Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.
6

Mix together the cornmeal and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth.
7

Pour into the skillet with the meat.
8

Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
9

Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
10

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