Easy Peasy Tamale Pie

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I simply adore Mexican food, but am allergic to bell peppers. When I find a recipe that lets me enjoy the yumminess but not make me sick? I like to share and this Tamale Pie is just the ticket. 16 Smart Points Per serving!

 

You will need:

• 1 small box of Jiffy corn bread mix
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 C low fat sour cream
• 1/2 C creamed corn
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 TBSP minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 C of red enchilada sauce (10 oz can)
• 1/2 of a bag of shredded Monteray jack cheese
• 2 Jalapeno’s sliced into rounds
• 1/4 C minced cilantro

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• Grease a round baking dish and set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of corn bread, egg, sour cream, and creamed corn.
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• Mix until combined
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• Pour into your prepared baking dish and place into the oven for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown
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• While the corn bread is in the oven, using a large skillet cook the ground beef, onion, minced garlic and spices.
• Once the meat is browned set aside to cool
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• When the corn bread is done, use the bottom of a wooden skewer and poke holes all around the corn bread.
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• Pour half a can of the red enchilada sauce onto the corn bread
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• Scoop the beef and onion mixture onto the corn bread and top with cheese and sliced Jalepeno
• Place back into the oven for 15-20 more minutes until the cheese is fully melted
• Tamal
• Let cool for 5 minutes before serving and enjoying!

Dannelle Gay

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