Beef Mole Tamale Pie

By dcarriger56

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound beef chuck
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn, partially thawed
• 1 1/4 cups medium-hot salsa
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. divided
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon (opitional)
• 2 cups (8 ounces ) shredded monterey jack or chedder cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2/3 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg beaten
• Cilantro leaves, chilli pepper and sour cream for garnish ( optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
2. Brown beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Stir in corn, salsa, cocoa, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to meduim- low; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro. Spread in prepared dish'
3. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Add milk, butter and egg, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spread batter evenly over meat mixture.
4. Bake 15 minutes. Reduced oven temperature to 350F. Bake 20 minutes or until topping is light brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.