This tamale pie recipe is made with ground beef, onion, peppers, tomatoes, corn, olives, and cheese, and has a cornmeal and cheese crust.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef (or ground pork would work)
1 cup chopped onion
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, cut up
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 small can (4 ounces) sliced ripe olives (Home Plus)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
dash black pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Crust:
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (
nicedeli.com, or check baking aisle at large stores)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon butter or margarine