Tamale Pie

By deanarrca

Ingredients

• 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 16 ounces tomato sauce, canned
• 12 ounces canned corn, drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 dash pepper
• 6 ounces processed American cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook meat, onion, and green beel pepper in a large skillet till meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce, corn, garlic, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder and pepper. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or till thick, Add cheese; stir till melted. Turn into greased 9x9x2-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, stir cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into coldwater. Cook, stirring constantly, till thick. Add butter or margarine; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture.
Bake casserole in moderate oven (375 degrees) about 40 minutes.