Pinto Bean and Beef Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• Cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Egg (1)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1/2 cup)
• Cornmeal (1 cup)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Chili powder (1 tablespoon)
• Tomato sauce (1 can (8 ounces))
• Corn (1 cup, frozen or canned)
• Pinto beans (1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Ground beef (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through.
3. Add the pinto beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, milk, and egg until smooth.
5. Pour the beef and bean mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Spread it evenly.
6. Pour the cornmeal batter over the beef and bean mixture, spreading it to cover the entire surface.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cornmeal batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cornmeal crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Slice into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy!