Tamale Casserole

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I grew up eating this. Very quick and easy and a nice casserole that, if you're like me, you don't really like the cream soup casseroles, this is a great alternative. This version comes from texascooking.com.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Saut the onion , green pepper and garlic in the oil until just tender.

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Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and brown.

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Add the tomatoes , salt , pepper and chili powder.

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Cook over med-low heat for about 20 minutes.

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While the meat mixture is simmering , bring 3 cups of the water to a boil.

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Slowly pour the corn meal into the remaining 1 cup of cold water , stirring until smooth.

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Add the salt and chili powder to the boiling water , and then , stirring constantly , add the cold corn meal mixture to the boiling water.

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Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat and cover.

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Spray a casserole or baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.

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Using half of the cornmeal mixture , fill the bottom and sides of the dish.

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Fill with the meat mixture.

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You can sprinkle some black olives over the meat , if preferred.

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Using the remaining half of the cornmeal mixture , cover the top of the pie.

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Bake at 350f for 20 minutes or until nicely browned.

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Or until knife ins.

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Ingredients

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onion, green pepper, garlic clove, olive oil, lean ground beef, whole canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili powder, cornmeal, water