Cowboy hot tamale pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1½poundsLean ground beef
1largeOnion, chopped
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
1teaspoonSeasoned salt
1packChili seasoning mix
1poundsCan of tomatoes
1½cupCooked whole kernel corn drained
3¼ounceCan pitted black olives drained
1cupYellow cornmeal
1teaspoonSalt
2½cupCold 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.