Rustic Tamale Pie

Directions

Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6

• Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
• Heat up a large frying or cast-iron pan on high and add oil. Add ground beef, lightly brown all the meat and then remove from the pan. Return the pan to the heat and add peppers and onions and sauté for two to three minutes. Add cooked ground beef and all remaining filling ingredients. Mix well and simmer for three minutes. Pour into a 10-inch by 10-inch casserole dish or leave in cast-iron pan if you are using one.
• In a large bowl, stir cornmeal, flour and a quarter cup of corn together. Add butter, cheese, broth, baking powder and salt and mix well. Let batter sit for three to five minutes to allow moisture to absorb. Spoon an even layer over meat filling, making sure the mixture is entirely covered, then sprinkle remaining corn over top.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 71˚ C (160˚ F). Let cool slightly and garnish with cilantro before serving.