Southwestern Recipes
Tamale Pie
Ingredients
Pie
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Dash of pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
Masa Topping
- 1 cup Masa Harina
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Pie
- Sauté onion, ground beef and bell pepper until beef loses red color and onion is clear.
- Drain well and add the corn and tomato sauce. Simmer until thick.
- Pour into an 11 x 7 inch or 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Masa Topping
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir just until blended.
- Spoon topping in large dollops over the filling.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until filling is bubbly in the center and topping is well browned. During the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking, you can sprinkle lots of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar) over the top and let the cheese melt as the Tamale Pie finishes baking.