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Tamale Pie

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

6

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chili – homemade or your favorite brand

  • 2 cups cornmeal

  • 5 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Place water, cornmeal and salt in a double boiler and cook covered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until quite stiff.

  2. Line the bottom of a greased deep casserole dish with ½ of the prepared cornmeal.

  3. Pour in the chili and then spread the top with the remaining cornmeal.

  4. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350°.


Serve with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.

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