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Tamale Pie Recipe


By: pat holstrom
   
Recipe Categories: Beef Recipes   |   Ground Beef Recipes   |   Pies and Pastries   |   Member Recipes
Yield: 6 servings
I only use Ortega products in this recipe
 
Ingredients
  FILLING:  
  1  lb ground beef  
  1  small onion, chopped  
  1  jar salsa, any flavor (16 oz) (I use ortega)  
  1/3  cup water  
  1  pkg ortega taco seasoning mix (1.23 ounces)  
  1  cup frozen corn kernels  
  1  can sliced ripe olives, drained (1.23 ounces)  
  CRUST:  
  1  cup yellow cornmeal  
  1  can evaporated milk (12.6 ounces)  
  1  can ortega diced green chilies (4 ounces)  
  1  cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (4 ounces)  
  1  tsp salt  
    Ortega pickled jalapenos, optional  
 
Instructions
 
  For Filling:

 
  1. Cook beef and onion in large skillet until beef is browned, drain. Stir in salsa, water, and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add corn and olives.

 
  For Crust:

 
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

 
  3. Combine cornmeal, milk, chilies, 1/2 cup cheese and salt, in medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.

 
  4. Spoon filling into 12x8 inch ungreased baking dish. Spread cornmeal mixture on top.

 
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapenos.

 
   


 



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