1940's Tamale Pie Recipe Recipe

Name: 1940's Tamale Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. cornmeal; 1/2 c. cool water; 31/2 c. boiling water or possibly chicken stock; 2 tsp salt; 1 stk butter; 4 c. cooked cornmeal mush; 1 lrg onion, minced; 2 clv garlic, chopped; 1 x green bell pepper; 1/3 c. supermarket chili pwdr or possibly to taste; 3 Tbsp. butter or possibly oil; 4 c. cooked grnd beef; 2 x pimientos, minced; 11/2 c. black pitted olives (or possibly less), roughly minced; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. cool water
31/2 c. boiling water or possibly chicken stock
2 tsp salt
1 stk butter
4 c. cooked cornmeal mush
1 lrg onion, minced
2 clv garlic, chopped
1 x green bell pepper
1/3 c. supermarket chili pwdr or possibly to taste
3 Tbsp. butter or possibly oil
4 c. cooked grnd beef
2 x pimientos, minced
11/2 c. black pitted olives (or possibly less), roughly minced
salt and pepper to taste

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(Be sure to use supermarket chili pwdr as it is mild.
2
The purer chili powders of today would be too strong)
3
To cook cornmeal mush: stir 1 c. of cornmeal into 1/2 c. cool water to moisten it, in the top of a double boiler.
4
Then add in 3 1/2 c. boiling water or possibly chicken stock and 2 tsps salt; mix well.
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Set the top over the bottom of the boiler, filled with 1 to 2 inches of boiling water, put a lid on the top and steam the cornmeal for 30 to 45 min till the water is all absorbed.
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For tamale pie:Beat butter into warm cooked cornmeal; set aside.
7
Fry onion, garlic and bell pepper with chili pwdr in 3 Tbsp butter or possibly oil till vegetables are just slightly softened, 2 or possibly 3 min.
8
Add in cooked meat, pimientos, olives and season to taste.
9
Put a layer of cornmeal mush in a baking dish, add in the layer of meat filling and cover with another layer of mush.
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Bake in preheated 350F oven till the mush is crusty on top, about 30 min.

2739

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

364

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. cornmeal, 1/2 c. cool water, 31/2 c. boiling water or possibly chicken stock, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, 1940's Tamale Pie Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

1940's Tamale Pie Recipe

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