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TAMALE PIE

By

Sherry Riggs Bower

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (1 1/2 cups)
  • 6 ounces sharp process American cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder Dash pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Details

Preparation

Step 1

Cook meat, onion and green pepper in a large skillet till meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder and pepper. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until thick. Add cheese; stir till melted. Turn into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
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Stir cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into cold water. Cook, stirring constantly, till thick. Add butter or margarine; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture.
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Bake casserole at 375deg about 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

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