Week 8: Recipe #4--Tamale Pie

I'm not sure how this ended up in my recipe book, but we like it.  It calls for ground beef, but I like to make it with ground turkey or ground chicken--although the beef is good, too.  I usually serve this with beans and rice.

You'll Need:

• 2 cups cooked ground beef
• 1/4 cup green onions
• one 4 oz. can of green chiles
• one 15 3/4 oz. can of chili beans
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• can of Pillsbury refrigerated corn bread twists
• 3/4 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream and salsa, as garnishes

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix together all ingredients, except for the corn bread and garnishes.
3. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 8-9 inch pan.  
4. Pop open the corn bread twists and cover the chili with flat biscuit pieces.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown.  Sprinkle top with cheese; return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve with sour cream and salsa.