MOM'S TAMALE PIE

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I don't believe my mom ever used a recipe for her tamale pie, but I came up with this version that tastes very much like the one she used to make. It's been popular at our church gatherings and faculty luncheons...and my kids love it! -Waldine Guillott, DeQuincy, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
5 tablespoons tomato paste
1 envelope chili seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups cooked grits (prepared with butter and salt)
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through; keep warm., Spread half of the grits in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Pipe remaining grits around edge of dish; sprinkle with remaining chili powder., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.