Tamale Pie

• For the Filling:
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 med onion
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1.5-2lbs ground beef
• 1/2 C chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 C chopped or shredded zucchini
• 1/2 tsp chipotle puree or smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 12oz can tomato sauce
• 1 15oz can beans
• 2 C frozen corn (thawed)
• 3/4 C grated cheddar cheese
• For the Cornbread Topping:
• 2/3 C flour
• 1 3/4 C cornmeal
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 4 Tbsp oil or melted butter
• 1 C buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 C grated cheese

1. 1. Heat oven to 400.
2. 2. Saute onion and garlic in medium pan til soft.
3. 3. Add ground beef, bell pepper, zucchini, chipotle seasoning (or paprika) and salt. Cook until no pink remains in meat.
4. 4. Add the sugar, vinegar, tomato sauce, beans and corn. Simmer for a few minutes. Adjust for taste.
5. 5. Transfer to 9 x 13" dish and top with cheese.
6. 6. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar in one bowl.
7. 7. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil in another bowl; then add wet ingredients to dry, and stir to combine.
8. 8. Add the cheese, then spread over filling.
9. 9. Bake for 20 mins, checking at 15 mins. Pie is done when cornbread is firm and golden brown.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/tamale-pie-53059431 (may not work)