"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
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> Julie Bove wrote:
>> ...At least the beans were good! Heh! But as I described this to my
>> mom, she said it sounded just like a dish that her mom made when she was
>> a kid. It is very economical and my mom came from a big family so I can
>> see how this would fit the bill there. Here is the recipe if you are so
>> inclined.
>>
>> 3 cups water
>> 1 teaspoon salt
>> 1 [cup] cornmeal
>> 1 Tablespoon butter or mild vegetable oil
>> 1 pound ground beef
>> 1 large onion, finely chopped
>> 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
>> 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
>> Salt and pepper
>> [snipped the directions]
>>
>> I doubt that I will make this again. But if I do, I will likely add some
>> chilies or something to amp up the flavor. Perhaps add them to the mush.
>> And use another form of tomato product like sauce or salsa. Heck, I
>> might even forgo the mush and just use creamed corn. But then it will be
>> even less tamale-like and in no way will be a pie but... It might taste
>> better. I have used creamed corn in my enchilada casserole because it
>> gives a bit of a creamy texture that otherwise would be missing due to my
>> not being able to have cheese.
>>
>
> Maybe try using canned enchilada sauce (green or red) instead of tomatoes.
> I think I would start with a can of red sauce and a diced

Sometimes I like canned enchilada sauce and sometimes not. But my husband
did like it! Last night I served him a huge portion to which he protested,
"I couldn't possibly eat that much!" And guess whose plate I found
practically licked clean? Hehehe.