Tamale Pie

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. ground beef
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • 2 c. chopped olives
  • 2 c. golden raisins
  • 3 c. water
  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 1 to 2 c. grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, saute ground beef, onions, garlic, salt and 4 tablespoons of the chili powder.
  2. 2
    Puree tomatoes in blender and add to meat mixture.
  3. 3
    Add olives and raisins; simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4
    In a large saucepan, boil water and gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumping.
  5. 5
    Add remaining chili powder; cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Spread meat mixture in a buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  6. 6
    Spoon cornmeal mixture over top.
  7. 7
    Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese during the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking.

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