Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie

Put in casserole dish at 350 degrees until cornmeal mixture is no longer runny......maybe 35-45 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 pound extra lean ground beef

1 large onion
3tbsp chili powder

1tbsp cumin

2 tbsp Salt

Dash of hot pepper
16 ounces canned diced or crushed tomatoes
16 ounces canned corn, drained
1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Dice and brown the onions in oil spray
2. Add beef and brown it
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, milk and egg.
4. Stir in meat, seasonings, tomatoes, and corn until well blended. Pour into casserole dish and put in oven.
When firm sprinkle with cheese. Cook another 5 minutes until cheese is melted. (Can also top with FF sour cream if desired).

*NOTE: If you would like a spicier flavor, you can add 1 small can chopped green chilies or substitute Rotel tomatoes for the diced tomatoes. Can also add a can of rinsed black beans.
submitted by: Ellen Drommond