Low Fat Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Low Fat Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 (16 ounce) can corn; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) can jalapenos (can use regular green chiles, or you can mix them); 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives; 1 1/2 cups cornmeal (I use yellow, you may prefer white); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 quart nonfat milk; 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (16 ounce) can corn
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can jalapenos (can use regular green chiles, or you can mix them)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 1/2 cups cornmeal (I use yellow, you may prefer white)
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart nonfat milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese, shredded

1
Saute` onion and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling meat and cook until no longer pink.
2
Add chili powder, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos and olives. Simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer to an 11x7-inch baking dish.
3
Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, salt and milk in a 2-qt. saucepan. Heat on medium and untiol thickened, stirring almost almost continuously.
4
Spread cornmeal over top of meat and vegetables.
5
Sprinkle with cheese.
6
Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until top is golden.

520

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Tamale Pie 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.

Low Fat Tamale Pie

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