Tamale Pie

Ingredients

Ingredients 
FILLING 

1 1/2 lb. ground beef 
1 small onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
2 cans (10-oz. each) ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce 
1 cup whole kernel corn 
1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained 
1 teaspoon salt 
CRUST 

2 1/4 cups ALBERS Yellow or White Corn Meal 
2 cups water 
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk 
1 teaspoon salt 
1 can (4 oz.) ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles 
1/2 cup (2 oz.) SARGENTO ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese 
ORTEGA Pickled Jalapeño Slices (optional) 

Instructions

Directions FOR FILLING COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and salt. FOR CRUST PREHEAT oven to 425º F. COMBINE cornmeal, water, evaporated milk and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Stir in chiles. Reserve 2 cups cornmeal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining cornmeal mixture on bottom and up sides of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. SPOON meat filling into cornmeal crust. Spread reserved cornmeal mixture over meat filling. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.