EASY TAMALE PIE

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My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. -Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
Dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through., Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.