Backwoods -- terrific tamale pie

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Onion, chopped
1 cup Green pepper, chopped
1 pounds Ground beef
2 cans Seasoned tomato sauce (8oz)
1 can Corn (12oz), whole kernal
1 cup Ripe olives, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Chili powder
dash Pepper
1½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup Cornmeal
½ teaspoon Salt
2 cups Water, very cold
1 tablespoon Butter

Directions

Saute' the onion and green pepper in a little hot oil until just tender. Add the meat and brown lightly. Add the tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, salt and chili powder. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until thick. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Pour into a greased 10x6x2 baking dish.

Make the cornmeal topper; stir the cornmeal and salt into the cold water. Cook and stir until thickened. Add the butter and mix well.

Spoon strips of cornmeal topper over hot meat mixture.

Bake at 375øF for about 40 minutes.

Backwoods Home Magazine -- May/Jun 1990 ** Backwoods Home Recipes // Best of the First Two Years // Page 130 ** Posted by The WEE Scot ~- Paul MacGregor

Submitted By PAUL MACGREGOR On 10-09-95

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