Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 2 c. cornmeal (stone ground, if available); 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground round; 1 small can tomatoes; 1 buffet size can ripe olives (pitted); 2 onions, minced; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/4 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 qt. boiling water

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. cornmeal (stone ground, if available)
1 lb. lean ground beef or ground round
1 small can tomatoes
1 buffet size can ripe olives (pitted)
2 onions, minced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 qt. boiling water

Directions

1

Add cornmeal while stirring to the boiling water.
2

Cook 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent lumping. Saute ground beef in 2 tablespoons oil (Mexican's would
3

use lard). Add tomatoes, olives, onions and seasonings.
4

Put half the cornmeal in the bottom of a 2-quart buttered casserole.
5

Spread meat mixture on top.
6

Cover with the rest of the cornmeal mush.
7

Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
8

Serves 4 to 6.