*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Lean ground beef
   2       ea           Medium green and/or red swee
   1       x            Peppers, seeded and chopped
  11       oz           Can condensed nacho cheese s
   4 1/2   oz           Sliced pitted ripe olives, d
   8       oz           Jar mild chunky salsa (3/4 c
     1/4   c            Water
   2       ea           8 oz pkgs corn muffin mix
     3/4   c            Shredded Colby cheese (3 oz)
   1       x            Cherry tomatoes, quartered (
   1       x            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 350°F 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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