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Amigo Pie
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 6
I found this in a September 1981 issue of Bob Appetit in an advertisement for Kraft cheese. It has all the right ingredients for a tasty, quick and kid-friendly meal! You could top it with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for an even tastier treat!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup pitted ripe sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup hot water (not boiling)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pitted ripe sliced ripe olives
Directions:
1. Brown meat;drain.
2. Add onion,tomato,olives and seasonings; cook until onion is tender.
3. Combine cornmeal,flour,salt and baking powder.
4. Add water and butter or margarine; mix until smooth.
5. Stir in 1 cup cheese and olives.
6. Pour cornmeal mixture into greased 9-inch pie plate.
7. Spoon meat mixture into center of cornmeal mixture and press down gently.
8. Bake in a 400 degree preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Top with remaining cheese.
10. Garnish with additional olive slices, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com