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Claire's Tamale Pie


Submitted by clairelaine

Makes 8 servings

A layered casserole that tastes like tamales

Ingredients
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cornmeal
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef, lean
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, canned
Directions
  1. Bring the water to a boil

  2. Add salt and slowly stir in the cornmeal

  3. Cook 15 minutes, stirring, until thick

  4. Brown the ground beef and season with salt & cayenne pepper and ground cumin

  5. Add the peppers and onions and cook until soft

  6. Add the tomatoes and season to taste

  7. In a prepared baking pan, start with a layer of cornmeal, then a layer of the meat and tomato mixture, then more cornmeal.

  8. Repeat until the pan is full

  9. Bake at 400 for 20 to 30 minutes

  10. Serve hot

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 320.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
73
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.1g
12%
Saturated Fat
1.7g
9%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
345mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates
26.3g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
11%
Sugars
1.7g
Protein
20.1g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 2% Iron 17%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in selenium
  • High in vitamin B12
  • High in zinc
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