There is no one definitive recipe for tamale pie, but the dish typically consists of a cornmeal or masa dough base, with a filling of meat (usually beef) and/or beans, and a variety of other ingredients including cheese, vegetables, and spices. The pie is then baked in an oven or stovetop until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.
TOPPING1 cGrated Mild Cheese1/2 cCornmeal1/2 cUnbleached Flour1 ts Baking powder1 xDash Salt2 tb Oil2 ts Sugar (Optional)1/2 cMilk1 xOther Half Green Chilies Brown meat in skillet.
Add remainging ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
Pour into a 4-qt casserole.
Top with cheese.
Mix rest of ingredientstogether and pour over the top of meat and cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees F.
for 30 minutes (or until topping is done).