Mexican - Tamale Pie 

Just meat and cornmeal! Simple and good.

Double for 2 inch hotel pan
~Make the meat
Saute:
onion
4 lb ground beef - 2 t salted in advance
garlic
cumin
chili powder
cayenne pepper to taste

Add:
about 24 oz thick tomatoes (already roasted) OR TWO 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes.

Simmer until it is flavorful.

~Make the cornmeal topping
Boil:
12 c water
4 t salt
Whisk in:
4 1/2 c cornmeal (coarse or medium)

Cook until soft but thin enough to spread, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 t black pepper.

Assemble in 2 inch hotel pan. Meat topped with cornmeal topping.
Cover and bake 30 minutes at convection roast 375*. Remove cover and bake 15-20 min more until bubbly and lightly browned.

As with most casseroles, cool about 15 minutes before serving. It will come together and serve nicely.
9x13 size casserole
~Make the meat
Saute:
onion
2 lb ground beef - 1 t salted in advance
garlic
cumin
chili powder
cayenne pepper to taste

Add:
about 12 oz thick tomatoes (already roasted) OR a 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes.

Simmer until it is flavorful.

~Make the cornmeal topping
Boil:
6 c water
2 t salt
Whisk in:
2 1/4 c cornmeal (coarse or medium)

Cook until soft but still thin enough to spread, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 t black pepper,

Assemble in a 9x13 casserole dish. Meat topped with cornmeal topping.
Cover and bake 30 minutes at convection roase 375*. Remove cover and bake 15-20 min more until bubbly and lightly browned.

As with most casseroles, cool about 15 minutes before serving. It will come together and serve nicely.

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