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TAMALE PIE Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
In a crock pot:

1/2 large or 1 small onion, chopped
3 tbs tomato paste
1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbs chili powder
1/2 tsp salt

Mix the above ingredients together and then add 2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless port roast. Cook on low heat, covered, for approximately 6 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat from crock pot and shred with two forks, return meat to sauce and allow to cool.

2 each 1# rolls of polenta, sliced about 1/3 inch thick
1 can 15 oz whole kernel corn - well drained
1 can 8 oz ripe olives, well drained and sliced
2 cups shredded Mexican style cheese or a combination of grated jack and cheddar cheese
Directions:
Directions:
In a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole place one roll of sliced polenta to cover the bottom of the casserole, then add about 3/4" thick layer of meat, sprinkle the drained whole kernel corn over top, then the sliced olives. Cover with remaining layer of sliced polenta and then the grated cheese.

Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about one hour or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

 

 

 

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