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TAMALE PIE
1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 pound ground beef 2 8-ounce cans (2 cups) seasoned tomatoe sauce 1 12-ounce can (1 1/2 cups)whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup chopped ripe olives (optional) 1 glove garlic minced 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder Dash of pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp process American Cheese.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook onion and green pepper in a little hot fat until just tender. Add meat; brown lightly. Add next 8 ingredients. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until thick Add cheese; stir until melted. Pour into greased 10x6x1 1/2 inch baking dish. Make CORN-MEAL TOPPER.
CORN-MEAL TOPPER: 3/4 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cold water 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
Stir corn meal and salt into cold water. Cook and stir until thick. Add butter; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture in 3 lengthwise strips. BAKE casserole in moderate oven (275F) about 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Serve Hot. Enjoy! |
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