Tamale Pie
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beef
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4     cups          cornmeal
1/2       teaspoon      salt
1 1/2     cups          evaporated skim milk
1         cup           water
1         pound         lean ground beef
1         clove         garlic -- minced
1         cup           onion -- diced
1/4       cup           green bell pepper -- diced
1         cup           creamed corn -- low calorie
1/4       cup           black olives -- sliced
1         cup           tomato sauce
1         tablespoon    chili powder
1         teaspoon      salt
1/4       teaspoon      black pepper
1/2       cup           cheddar cheese -- shredded
 

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. For Crust: Combine cornmeal, salt, evaporated skim milk and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking frequently (to avoid lumps) until thick (7 minutes). Remove 1/2 cup of mixture and cover with plastic wrap (if you don't the mixture will harden too fast). Spread remaining mixture on bottom and sides of greased 8 inch square baking dish. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. (If you want, at this point you can start making the filling) Remove. For the Filling: Brown the ground beef, garlic, onion and bell pepper in a large skillet; drain. Add corn, olives, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon into cornmeal crust. Drop rounded teaspoons of remaining cornmeal mixture on top of meat; sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.