Tamale Pie with Beef, Corn, Olives and Salsa

TAMALE PIE

Tamale pie is really good. Served as a casserole. Has ground beef, onion, corn, olives and salsa in it and taco seasoning. Has a cornmeal cheese crust and cheese melted on top too. We all like it.

FILLING 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 16 oz jar Ortega Salsa (any flavor) 1/3 cup water 1.25 oz pkg Ortega taco seasoning mix 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2.25 oz can sliced olives, drained CRUST 1 cup yellow or white cornmeal 12 oz can evaporated milk 4 oz can Ortega diced green chiles 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp salt Ortega Pickled Jalapeno Slices

FILLING---Cook beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned, drain. Stir in salsa, water and seasoning mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cook 4 min. Add corn and olives.

CRUST---Heat oven to 425 degrees.* Combine cornmeal, milk, chiles, 1/2 cup cheese and salt in saucepan. Cook 7 min. or until thickened. Spoon filling into ungreased baking dish. Spread cornmeal mixture on top. Bake 25 min. sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 min. or until cheese is melted. Garnish servings with jalapenos and red bell pepper strips. MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF TAMALE PIE.*

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