Mom's Tamale Pie Recipe

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I don't believe my mom ever used a recipe for her tamale pie, but I came up with this version that tastes very much like the one she used to make. It's been popular at our church gatherings and faculty luncheons...and my kids love it! -Waldine Guillott, DeQuincy, Louisiana

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Mom's Tamale Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
5 tablespoons tomato paste
1 envelope chili seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups cooked grits (prepared with butter and salt)
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through; keep warm.
Spread half of the grits in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Pipe remaining grits around edge of dish; sprinkle with remaining chili powder.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 296 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 725 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Mom's Tamale Pie in Taste of Home October/November 2003, p37