Tamale Pie

Directions

For Filling:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish using nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet set over medium-high heat and cook 7–10 minutes until beef is no longer pink,.
3. Drain grease and add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, salt, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the cheddar cheese and simmer until melted.
6. Transfer the filling to casserole dish and set aside.

For Topping:

7. Combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
8. Reduce heat to low once butter is melted and add cornmeal gradually, stirring constantly and vigorously.
9. Remove pan from heat and add cheese, stirring to combine.
10. Drizzle in the eggs slowly, stirring continuously and vigorously.

For Assembly:

11. Pour cornmeal mixture over top of the meat mixture to create a smooth, even layer.
12. Bake 30–40 minutes until golden-brown and bubbling.
13. Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving with sour cream on the side.