Description:

A delicious variation of Tamale Pie

Source:

Danielle

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced ripe olives
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) green sweet pepper
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). oil
• 3/4 lb (.3 kg). lean ground hamburger
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornmeal
• 2 cups (475 ml) canned tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (225 ml) canned corn
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 2 tsp (10 ml). chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml). Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

• Dice green pepper and onion.
• Add to celery and brown in oil.
• Add meat and cook until brown.
• Cook cornmeal in tomatoes for 10 minutes and add to meat.
• Stir in corn, seasonings, and olives.
• Pour into greased casserole and top with cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree (175 C.) oven for 45 minutes.

Comments

I grew up with this recipe. It was one of my mothers and she was a wonderful cook.