Tamale Pie

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
  • 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. butter or oleo, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl, stir together onion, green pepper, oil and garlic.
  2. 2
    Microwave uncovered on High (100%) for 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt until absorbed.
  4. 4
    Stir in the beef, microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes stirring once.
  5. 5
    Stir in tomatoes, break them up with the back of a spoon, and microwave on High 2 minutes stirring once.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  7. 7
    Add milk, butter and egg. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  8. 8
    Spread the cornbread mixture over the meat mixture in the bowl.
  9. 9
    Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 18 to 20 minutes or until the cornbread is baked.
  10. 10
    Let the dish stand 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Yields 6 servings.

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