HappyCook80's Recipe

Chipotle Tamale Pie

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Chipotle Tamale Pie

1 3/4 cups chopped onion
3/4 pound ground round
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons bottled chipotle sauce
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 15 oz. can pinto beans with zesty sauce, undrained
2 tablespoons sugar
1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and beef; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned, stir to crumble. Stir in salsa, chipotle sauce, beans and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes, stir often. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro. Spoon beef mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish.

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup cilantro, milk, butter and egg, stir until well-blended.

Spoon batter over beef mixture and spread evenly, bake for 35 minutes or until glden.
Serves 8.