Haley's Hot Tamale Pie Recipe is a family favorite. It's a quick and easy recipe that eliminates the hassle of corn husks in tamale making but delivers the delicious tamale taste.
Meat Ingredients:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup green olives, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- Dash of black pepper and red pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup corn meal
DIRECTIONS:
Place olive oil in large frying pan
Add onions and cook slowly until translucent; not brown.
Add green pepper, tomato sauce and olives.
Add meat. Cook slowly on low heat until meat is cooked.
Add seasonings and combine thoroughly.
Cool and layer with cornmeal mush which is made as follows.
Bring water and salt to a boil.
Place corn meal into boiling water, stirring until thickened.
Allow to cool slightly. Layer with meat in a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
Top layer should be cornmeal mush.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Serves 8.
