Two Bean Tamale Pie Recipes

TWO BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spray a 2 quart casserole with non-stick.
• Cook sweet pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender.
• Add beans, Spicy V-8 juice, chili powder and cumin. Stir. Bring to a simmer.
• Pour into prepared casserole.
• Combine muffin mix, milk and egg just until combined. Gently fold in cheese and cilantro. Pour over bean mixture.
• Spread to completely cover beans. Make sure batter touches the side of the dish all around.
• Bake, uncovered 20 - 25 minutes or until top is golden.

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.

TWO-BEAN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium skillet, heat oil, and saute the bell pepper, onion,and garlic, over a med-low heat, until tender.
• Add the drained and slightly mashed, kidney and pinto beans.
• Stir in the V-8, the diced green chiles,the chili powder, and the cumin.
• Heat through, about 3 minutes.
• Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Prepare the corn muffin mix as per package directions, stirring in the cheese and the cilantro (*or parsley).
• Pour the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• If desired, garnish or serve with Salsa and/or Sour cream.