Sail Gemini

Nonni Musumeci's Tamale Pie

 (Serves 8)
Prep time: 2 hrs

A real winner!

This recipe is a hearty main meal, doubles as hors d'ouvres,

 and keeps well for night passages.

Brown in hot oil in large pot:
1 lb hamburger
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
1 chopped garlic clove
1 bunch chopped cilantro

Keep simmering and add:
2 11-oz cans corn
2 6-oz cans med pitted blk olives
2 14-oz cans stewed, whole or "6-in-1" tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1/2 t cumin powder
2 T chile powder
1 t cayenne
Salt & Pepper to taste
Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring constantly and adjusting water/tomato sauce as needed to maintain soupy consistency.  Bring to bubbling boil and add by drizzling slowly into boiling mixture:
1  cup polenta
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring & scraping bottom of pot frequently  (or pour into casserole & bake @ 350). Adjust seasonings to taste.
Garnish with grated cheese & olives.  Serve hot. 

 


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