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California Tamale Pie

Type: Meat
Courses: Casseroles, Main Course
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 lb 340g / 11ozGround beef
2 1/2 cups 592mlMilk
2   Eggs
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozYellow corn meal
1   -- tomatoes, whole, cutup
1   -- whole kernel corn
1   Lawrys chili seasoning
1 teaspoon 5mlGarlic powder
1 teaspoon 5mlChili powder
6 oz 170gGrated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons 30mlYellow corn meal

Recipe Instructions

Drain and cut up the tomatoes. Drain juices from the can of corn. In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat. In a medium bowl, combine milk, 1 cup cornmeal and eggs. Blend well. Add beef and remaining ingredients, except for the cheese and two tablespoons of cornmeal.

Stir to blend. Pour into lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350f oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese and remaining cornmeal. Continue baking for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh salsa.

Hint: one package of Lawrys taco seasoning may be used instead of the chili seasoning.

Source:
Readers Digest Cook Now, Serve Later, 1989

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