well it looks good in the oven.
and made enough for 4 or 5 meals.


TAMALE PIE
(By: Laura Holmes - My Mom)
Serves 4 (For more than four, increase recipe for each additional 4
people and baking time)

INGREDIENTS:

2 - lbs. ground hamburger
1 - small can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1 - 14-15 oz. can stewed tomatoes rotel style (do not drain)
1 - 15-16 oz. can whole kernel corn (do not drain)
1 - large white onion - diced small
1 - large can medium or large pitted black olives (drain off all juice)
*forget this, replaced by next line*
1 - can green chiles (small can)
1 - cup yellow corn meal
1 - tsp. garlic salt* replaced with 1 tsp garlic puree
1 - tsp. onion salt* replace with 1/2 tsp onion powder (not used)
2 - tbs. chili powder
1 - tsp. ground black pepper
- salt to taste if required

Shredded mild cheddar cheese (enough to cover top of tamale pie to your
liking)

1 - 9x13 rectangular baking dish or med. size casserole dish
(it's best to spray dish well with Pam to prevent sticking).

PREPARATIONS:

1. In a large skillet, crumble hamburger and brown until done.
2. Add diced onions, garlic salt*, onion salt*, chili powder and black
pepper. *powder not salt*
2. Simmer until onions are clear.
4. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, corn and corn meal.

5. Add olives and mix well, then and pour into baking dish.* Since I
hate olives forget these*
5. Add Green Chiles, Taste and adjust spices (you may need salt), mix
well and pour into the prepared baking dish

6. Place in 375F preheated oven for 30 minutes (or until bubbling
around edges).
7. Remove from oven and spread shredded cheese all over the top.
8. Return to oven until cheese is fully melted and lightly browned.
9. Remove from oven and let stand for at least 10 minutes to set up.

Serves 6-8 people, medium servings. Serve with steamed tortillas or
crackers if desired. For larger servings,
just double recipe.

Variations/Substitutions:

If you prefer to use garlic powder or onion powder, cut amount in half
(i.e., ½ tsp.).
You may add cilantro, parsley or celery to your liking. Hot peppers may
also be added to your liking.
White pepper may be used in place or black pepper.

Enjoy!


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Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
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FIELDS, W. C.