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Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie
Tamale taste without tamale fuss. The crisp, golden cornbread crust of this hearty meat pie makes a pretty picture on any buffet table.

Serves: 6
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Ingredients
1-1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
2-1/2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup drained sliced ripe olives
2 tsp salt
2-1/4 cups yellow or white corn meal
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup diced green chiles
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Jalapeno slices (optional)
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Method
For filling: Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned, drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and 1 tsp salt.
 
For Crust: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine cornmeal, water, evaporated milk and 1 tsp salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Stir in chilies.
 
Reserve 2 cups cornmeal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and up sides of greased 12" x 8" baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
 
Spoon meat filling into cornmeal crust. Spread reserved cornmeal mixture over meat filling. Bake for 15 -20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for additional 5 -10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapenos.

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