Tamale Pie

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • dash of red pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fat
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. pimentos, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Measure cornmeal, water and salt in a heavy saucepan.
  2. 2
    Boil until mixture begins to thicken, then add milk.
  3. 3
    Continue cooking slowly for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir constantly.
  5. 5
    Brown beef in skillet; drain.
  6. 6
    Add onion, tomatoes, pimentos and spices.
  7. 7
    Line a baking dish with 3/4 of the cornmeal mush.
  8. 8
    Pour beef mixture in dish.
  9. 9
    Cover with remaining mush.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serves 6.

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