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Tamale Pie Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time40 mins

?A tamale pie is a dish made with a cornmeal crust and a filling of meat, vegetables, and sauce. It is typically baked in a pie dish.

 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
 1 small onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 2 cans (10-oz. each) ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce
 1 cup whole kernel corn
 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
 1 teaspoon salt
 2 1/4 cups ALBERS Yellow or White Corn Meal
 2 cups water
 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 can (4 oz.) ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles
 ½ cup (2 oz.) SARGENTO ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
 Pickled Jalapeño Slices (optional)
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Directions

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FOR FILLING

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COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and salt.

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FOR CRUST

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PREHEAT oven to 425º F.

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COMBINE cornmeal, water, evaporated milk and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Stir in chiles. Reserve 2 cups cornmeal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and up sides of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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SPOON meat filling into cornmeal crust. Spread reserved cornmeal mixture over meat filling. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.