Tamale Perfection

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tamale Perfection

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Beef Casseroles
Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 lb bulk pork sausage
1 1/2 tbsp cold water
1 lb ground beef
1 c onion, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/3 c chopped green pepper
2 1/4 c tomatoes, canned
1 1/4 c whole kernel corn, frozen
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c cold water
1/2 c yellow corn meal
1 c black olives (optional)
3/4 c cheddar cheese -- grated

Cook sausage, Add ground beef, cook and pour off fat. Add ingredients
through pepper. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Mix together and
gradually add to skillet, stirring constantly, 1 c. cold
water and corn meal. Stir until thickened. Pour into casserole.
Bake 350 degrees about 1 hour.

Sprinkle 3/4 c. grated cheese over top and return to oven appx. 5
min.

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