A California tamale pie recipe is a type of dish that typically includes a cornmeal crust, a tamale filling, and a variety of toppings. The filling is usually made with ground beef, pork, or chicken, and the toppings can include cheese, sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
DRAIN AND CUT UP THE TOMATOES.
DRAIN JUICES FROM THE CAN OF CORN.
IN AMEDIUM SKILLET, BROWN THE GROUND BEEF AND DRAIN OFF THE FAT.
IN A MEDIUMBOWL, COMBINE MILK, 1 CUP CORNMEAL AND EGGS.
BLEND WELL.
ADD BEEF ANDREMAINING INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT FOR THE CHEESE AND TWOTABLESPOONS OFCORNMEAL.
STIR TO BLEND.
POUR INTO LIGHTLY GREASED 12 X 8 X 2 BAKING DISH.
BAKE, UNCOVERED, IN A 350 DEG F OVEN FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES.
SPRINKLE WITHCHEESE AND REMAINING CORNMEAL.
CONTINUE BAKING FOR 15 MINUTES OR UNTILCHEESE MELTS.
LET STAND FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING.
SERVE WITH FRESHSALSA.
HINT: ONE PACKAGE OF LAWRY'S TACO SEASONING MAY BE USED INSTEAD OF THECHILI SEASONING.
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Directions
DRAIN AND CUT UP THE TOMATOES.
DRAIN JUICES FROM THE CAN OF CORN.
IN AMEDIUM SKILLET, BROWN THE GROUND BEEF AND DRAIN OFF THE FAT.
IN A MEDIUMBOWL, COMBINE MILK, 1 CUP CORNMEAL AND EGGS.
BLEND WELL.
ADD BEEF ANDREMAINING INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT FOR THE CHEESE AND TWOTABLESPOONS OFCORNMEAL.
STIR TO BLEND.
POUR INTO LIGHTLY GREASED 12 X 8 X 2 BAKING DISH.
BAKE, UNCOVERED, IN A 350 DEG F OVEN FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES.
SPRINKLE WITHCHEESE AND REMAINING CORNMEAL.
CONTINUE BAKING FOR 15 MINUTES OR UNTILCHEESE MELTS.
LET STAND FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING.
SERVE WITH FRESHSALSA.
HINT: ONE PACKAGE OF LAWRY'S TACO SEASONING MAY BE USED INSTEAD OF THECHILI SEASONING.
