Cowboy hot tamale pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsLean ground beef
1largeOnion, chopped
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
1teaspoonSeasoned salt
1packChili seasoning mix
1poundsCan of tomatoes
cupCooked whole kernel corn drained
ounceCan pitted black olives drained
1cupYellow cornmeal
1teaspoonSalt
cupCold water
¼cupChopped canned pimiento
1cupShredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in skillet, breaking up meat with fork.

2. Add seasonings and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Stir in corn and olives.

4. Combine cornmeal, salt and water; cook, stirring, until thick.

5. Add pimento.

6. Line greased, shallow 2-quart baking dish with part of cornmeal mush.

7. Pour in beef mixture and make a border of remaining mush around edge

of baking dish.

8. Bake at 350øF about 40 minutes.

9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.