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Mixed-Up Tamale Pie

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6. serving size: 3 heaping tablespoons. Serve with lettuce salad.

Ingredients

3

tablespoons canola oil

1

pound ground beef

1

medium onion, chopped

One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes

2

garlic cloves, minced

One 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/4 teaspoon pepper

One 15-ounce can whole kernel corn

One 4 1/2-ounce jar taco sauce

2

teaspoons chili powder

1

cup pitted black olives

6

tablespoons yellow cornmeal

1

cup diced sharp cheddar cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Lightly coat a medium casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil and set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the corn, taco sauce, chili powder, and olives.

    Step 4

    Mix together the cornmeal and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the skillet with the meat. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

    Step 5

    Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.

    Step 6

    Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until lightly browned on top.

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