Two-Bean Tamale Pie

Name: Two-Bean Tamale Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced); 3/4 cup white onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed); 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed); 1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped *or fresh parsley)

Submitted by Berts Kitchen Witch

"This casserole, is a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian version of the Mexican inspired Tamale Pie. It's great with a side of Spanish Rice, and a "loaded" Green Salad. It originally came from BH&G."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper (diced)
³⁄₄ cup white onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
¹⁄₂ cup cheddar cheese (grated)
¹⁄₄ cup fresh cilantro (chopped *or fresh parsley)

directions

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.

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I was going to post this recipe and see it's already here. This is so good, very flavorful filling and easy to prepare. The only change I make is I use Colby cheese and I leave out the canned diced chilies and add a quarter of a minced jalepeno. We find that it makes 6 very hearty servings.

Deb Wolf
Love this! This has lots of flavor and filling, one recipe makes enough for two meals. I wouldn't change a thing but you certainly could add a layer of shredded chicken or ground beef to suit any carnivores (as we have). Our carnivores didn't miss their meat one bit.

Melijen

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