Cacerola de Tamales (Chile, Meat, Cornmeal Casserole)

 
Cacerola de Tamales (Chile, Meat, Cornmeal Casserole)
 

Ingredientes


1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups canned tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons chopped green chile*
1 3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups water

Directions

Fry ground beef and pork in a medium-sized skillet at medium heat until beef is browned. Add onion and garlic to meat mixture and cook until onion is tender. Drain. Add tomatoes, olives, green chile, salt, and pepper to mixture and cook for approximately 20 minutes. (Water may be added to the mixture if a thinner consistency is desired.) Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 2 tablespoons of cornmeal to mixture, cook for 2-3 minutes, and set mixture aside. Place remaining cornmeal and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook cornmeal mixture, stirring occasionally, until cornmeal is thick. Spread half of cornmeal mixture in bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Place meat mixture over top of cornmeal and spread remaining half of cornmeal over top of filling. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.

Yield: 12 servings

* Varied amounts may be used.

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