Tamale Pie with Beef, Corn, Olives and Salsa

== Description ==
Tamale pie is really good. Served as a casserole. Has ground beef, onion, corn, olives and salsa in it and taco seasoning. Has a cornmeal cheese crust and cheese melted on top too. We all like it.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings of tamale pie.
== Ingredients ==
=== Filling ===
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 16 oz jar Ortega salsa (any flavor)
* ⅓ cup water
* 1¼ oz pkg Ortega taco seasoning mix
* 1 cup frozen corn kernels
* 2¼ oz can sliced olives, drained
=== Crust ===
* 1 cup yellow or white cornmeal
* 12 oz can evaporated milk
* 4 oz can Ortega diced green chiles
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 tsp salt
* Ortega pickled jalapeno slices
== Directions ==
=== Filling ===
# Cook beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned, drain.
# Stir in salsa, water and seasoning mix and bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low, cook 4 minutes add corn and olives.
=== Crust ===
# Heat oven to 425°F.
# Combine cornmeal, milk, chiles, ½ cup cheese and salt in saucepan.
# Cook 7 minutes or until thickened.
# Spoon filling into ungreased baking dish.
# Spread cornmeal mixture on top.
# Bake 25 minutes.
# Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
# Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
# Garnish servings with jalapenos and red bell pepper strips.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Savory pie Recipes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Prepared salsa Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
Category:Olive Recipes
Category:Cornmeal Recipes
Category:Evaporated milk Recipes
Category:Fresh chile pepper Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes