Tamale Pie Recipe With Cheese Cornmeal Topping

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (19)

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (11 to 15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats