Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 1 c. cornmeal; 2 c. boiling water; 3 c. milk; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef or 2 c. chopped, cooked meat; 1 1/2 c. chopped fresh or canned tomatoes; 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper (optional); 1 envelope prepared chili seasoning; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tsp. salt

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
3 c. milk
1 1/2 lb. ground beef or 2 c. chopped, cooked meat
1 1/2 c. chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 envelope prepared chili seasoning
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, diced
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Stir cornmeal and salt into boiling water in top of double boiler.
2

Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken.
3

Add milk, place over hot water, cover and cook 30 minutes.
4

Fry beef and onion until done; add chili, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
5

Line bottom and sides of 2 to 2 1/2-quart casserole, which has been greased, with 3/4 of hot mush.
6

Pour in meat and tomato filling. Cover with remaining mush.
7

Can top with Cheddar cheese, if desired.
8

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.