1950s Recipe For Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie (with Classic Cornmeal Crust) Valerie's Kitchen

WebJul 6, 2022 · In a saucepan, warm the milk with the sugar, salt, and butter, until the butter has melted. Reduce the heat and stir in the cornmeal, a little at a time, stirring vigorously …

1. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Lightly coat a 13" x 9" (or slightly smaller) casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion and green bell pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink and then drain off as much grease from the pan as possible. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, salt, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper and black pepper and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and simmer till melted. Transfer to prepared dish.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons butter, until butter has melted. Reduce heat to low and stir in cornmeal, a little at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs, stirring vigorously until combined. Pour cornmeal mixture over meat mixture, smoothing out evenly over the surface.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

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