Black Bean Cornmeal Pie Recipes

BLACK BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish, combine the black beans, sherry, and lemon juice.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 12 hours.
• Drain before using.
• Spoon the olive oil into a heavy nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over moderately high heat.
• Add the corn, toss once, then let brown very well, about 5 minutes.
• Toss again and continue browning for a minute or two.
• Add the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
• Cook a minute or two, then pour in 1/4 cup of the water to deglaze the pan.
• Turn out into a large bowl and toss in the tomatoes, scallions, and cilantro.
• The recipe may be prepared a day ahead to here.
• Bring 3 cups of the water and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the cornmeal and remaining 2 cups cold water.
• Add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water and stir constantly until the mixture returns to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is as thick as mashed potatoes, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in 1 cup of the yogurt.
• Cook over very low heat, stirring frequently, until again as thick as mashed potatoes, about 8 minutes.
• Spread about 2/3 of hte cornmeal batter in the prepared casserole (keep the remainder covered over hot water to keep warm), making a 1 inch raised edge all around.
• Spoon the drained black beans on top and press in lightly.
• Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the cheese over the beans.
• Add all of the corn-tomato mixture and spread into an even layer.
• Spoon the remaining cornmeal mixture over the top in dabs and spread to make an even layer that covers the top (it's ok if some of the vegetables show through).
• Spoon the remaining yogurt and the canned tomato sauce in alternating diagonal lines.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
• Bake about 1 hour, or until deep golden brown on top.
• Remove from the oven and let stand for atleast 15 minutes before serving.
• Cut into squares, remove them with a spatula, and serve hot, with a dolllop of sour cream, a couple black olives and radish slices, and a sprig of cilantro, if desired.
• If making ahead, cool to room temperature, cover with foil, and refrigerate. To reheat sprinkle the casserole with 2 to 3 tablespoons water and cover with foil. If at room temperature, bake at 350 for about 45 minutes. If cold, add about 15 minutes.

BLACK BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onions and green pepper in oil.
• Add ground turkey and continue cooking until turkey is cooked through.
• Remove from heat and stir in beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning.
• In a med bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar and salt.
• Stir milk, egg and oil into cornmeal mixture until moistened. Then, stir in corn.
• Grease 9" pie pan and press cornmeal into the bottom and sides.
• Spoon turkey and bean mixture into crust.
• Bake at 350° for about 25 minute.
• Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 3-5 more minute.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minute.

BLACK BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans and salsa; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix, milk, egg and 1 cup cheese. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 5-6 minutes. , Spoon beef mixture over crust, leaving a 1/2-in. edge. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and olives if desired.

MEXICAN PORK POT PIE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORNBREAD CRUST

Steps:

• Grease a 4-quart baking dish (or a large enough baking dish to hold the mixture).
• For the filling: In a large skillet cook the onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and green bell pepper in oil until the onion is softened (about 4-5 minutes).
• Add in ground pork; cook until the pork is no longer pink, stirring and breaking the mixture up with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in tomato paste, thawed corn, black beans, cumin, allspice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cornmeal, salt and pepper; mix well to combine, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 35 minutes (adding in more Tabasco sauce to taste.
• Spoon the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• To make the cornmeal crust: In a bowl sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add in melted butter, milk and egg; stir until JUST combined.
• Add in grated cheese and chili peppers.
• Spread or drop the batter by large spoonfuls around the edge of the casserole, or you can spread completely over the pork filling.
• If you are spreading the batter around the edge of the dish, you can sprinkle grated cheddar on top of the pork mixture in the middle of the dish, but that is optional.
• Bake in the second-lowest oven rack at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the cornmeal crust is baked and the filling is bubbly.