Tamale Pie II

* Exported from MasterCook *

TAMALE PIE II

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds Lean ground beef
2 each Medium green and/or red swee
Peppers -- seeded and chopped
11 ounces Can condensed nacho cheese s
4 1/2 ounces Sliced pitted ripe olives -- d
8 ounces Jar mild chunky salsa (3/4 c
1/4 cup Water
2 each 8 oz pkgs corn muffin mix
3/4 cup Shredded Colby cheese (3 oz)
Cherry tomatoes -- quartered (
Whole pitted ripe olives (op
1 medium onion -- chopped

In a 12-inch skillet cook ground beef, peppers, and onion till meat is brown.
Drain off fat.
Stir in soup, sliced olives, salsa, and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 min. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions.
Spread half of the muffin batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Spoon
the hot meat mixture over the muffin layer. Carefully spread the remaining
corn
muffin batter over the meat mixture.
Bake in a 350xF oven for 30-35 min. or until muffin layer is golden.
Top with cheese. If desired, garnish with tomatoes and whole olives.
Cut into squares.
Makes 12 to 15 servings.
Recipe provided by Connecticut Dairy Industry Council

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