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Beefy Tamale Pie

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Tamale pie recipe with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, and a cornmeal mush bottom and top crust.

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup corn meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

In a heavy skillet, brown ground beef with onion in the vegetable oil. Add tomatoes, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if necessary.

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; add corn meal. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Spread half of the cornmeal mixture in bottom of greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Add beef mixture. Top with remaining cornmeal mixture. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Serves 4.

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