Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 2 pounds of ground chuck; 2 cans of Mexicorn (sold at most supermarkets); 1 small can of cream-style corn; 1/2 package of Cinch (or Jiffy) brand cornbread mix; 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar; 2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce; 1 large onion; 1 green pepper; 1 tablespoon of chili powder; 1 medium package of Frito corn chips; 8 oz red wine; salt, pepper, garlic; sliced black olives for garnish

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds of ground chuck
2 cans of Mexicorn (sold at most supermarkets)
1 small can of cream-style corn
1/2 package of Cinch (or Jiffy) brand cornbread mix
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 large onion
1 green pepper
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 medium package of Frito corn chips
8 oz red wine
salt, pepper, garlic
sliced black olives for garnish

Directions

1

Brown the onions, green pepper, and garlic.
2

Add the meat and brown.
3

Add the Mexicorn, tomato sauce, wine, chili powder, salt, pepper and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes.
4

Place mixture in a casserole dish.
5

Make the topping with the cornbread mix, 1 cup of cream-style corn, 1/2 cup cheese, and milk to make runny.
6

(Sometimes I add an egg.)
7

Pour over the casserole and bake at 400F for 35-45 minutes.
8

10 minutes before serving, sprinkle top with crushed Fritos and add the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
9

Garnish with sliced black olives.