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Co-Op Cuisine
Tamale Pie
Ingredients:
½ cup cornmeal
⅔ cup flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3-4 Tbsp oil
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 – 4.5 ounce can diced green chilies
1 can whole corn – drained
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 ¼ cup enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9×13 baking pan.
Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add oil until soft crumbles form. Whisk in milk and egg. Fold in chilies and corn. Pour into baking pan. Bake about 20-25 minutes. Toothpick should come out clean.
While cornbread is baking, combine beef with spices and sauté over medium heat until fully cooked, drain and set aside.
Once cornbread is done, reduce oven to 350 degrees. Poke holes in cornbread with a fork and pour enchilada sauce over it. Top with ground beef and shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese begins to brown, 5-10 minutes.
Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, lime wedges