Tamale pie iii

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6slicesBacon
1poundsGround beef
1cupWhole kernel corn
¼cupChopped green chiles
3Green onions w/tops, chopped
¼cupCornmeal
¼teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonChili powder (or more)
1teaspoonSalt
Freshly ground black pepper
¼teaspoonCumin, ground
1canTomato sauce (8 oz. can)
1Cornmeal Pie crust (see #80)
1Egg
¼cupEvaporated milk
½teaspoonDry mustard
2cupsJack cheese, grated
4Stuffed olives, sliced

Directions

Fry bacon until crisp; break into lge. pcs. Set aside. Chill bacon drippings until firm for use in crust. Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain off fat. Stir in next 10 ingreds. Prepare the piecrust, and use it to line a 9" pie pan. Place meat mixture in the pan. Bake at 425 F. for 25 min. Mean while, combine egg, evapporated milk, mustard and cheese. Spread on top of the pie and decorate with the reserved bacon pcs. and the sliced olives. Bake for 5 min.

longer, or until cheese melts. Let stand for 10 min., or until firm, before serving.