Lunchroom Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Lunchroom Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 2 cups cold water; 4 cups boiling water; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; non-fat cooking spray; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 cups cornmeal
2 cups cold water
4 cups boiling water
1 lb ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
non-fat cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter

1
Brown ground chuck.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and cook until tender.
3
Add chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, 1 teaspoons.
4
salt and tomatoes.
5
Simmer for 10 minutes and keep warm.
6
Mix cornmeal with cold water.
7
Add boiling water and cook about 10 minutes, or until thick.
8
Add 1 teaspoons salt, stir well.
9
Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
10
Use 2/3 of cornmeal mixture on bottom& sides of casserole dish.
11
Pour meat mixture into casserole dish.
12
Spread the remaining 1/3 of cornmeal mixture over meat mixture.
13
Dot with margarine.
14
Bake at 375u00b0F for 40 minutes.

2299

kcal

Calories

247

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cornmeal, 2 cups cold water, 4 cups boiling water, 1 lb ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Lunchroom 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.

Lunchroom Tamale Pie

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