TAMALE PIE MOM'S

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Provided by Martha Benner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
1 c chopped onion
1 c green/red or orange peppers (or a combination), chopped
1 can(s) 15 ounces tomato sauce
1 can(s) 28 ounces tomatoes, cut up
1 can(s) 15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 c sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper (cayenne)
1 dash(es) freshly ground black pepper
1 c grated cheddar cheese
3/4 c yellow corn meal
1/2 tsp salt
2 c cold water
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp butter, room temperature

Steps:

1. To make the filling, brown ground beef, onions and peppers; drain. Add the rest of the ingredients down to the cornmeal except the cheese. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese; stir until melted. Set aside.
2. To make the crust, combine cornmeal, salt, water and chili powder in saucepan. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, until thick. Add butter; mix well.
3. Spread half of crust mixture over bottom of a 12x8x2" baking dish. Add filling; spoon on the remaining crust.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with 1/2 cup of grated cheese, if desired, put back in oven to melt. Let it set a few minutes before serving.