Stovetop Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• Quick Chili:
• 1/2 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drain and save liquid
• 1/3 cup bean liquid*
• 1 cup canned tomato purée
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 1/8 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 can (15.2 ounces) whole kernel corn, not drained
• Tamale Pie:
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 dash salt
• 1 1/4 cups cold water
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

Method

1. Prepare Chili : Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Cook beef in large, hot skillet until lightly browned.
3. Drain off fat.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Stir in corn.
8. Prepare Tamale Pie : Place chili in a 10-inch skillet.
9. Heat thoroughly.
10. As chili heats, mix cornmeal and salt with water in a medium sauce pan.
11. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes.
12. Spread cornmeal mixture over hot chili to form a crust.
13. Sprinkle with chili powder.
14. Cover and cook over low heat, with lid slightly ajar, until topping is set, about 10 minutes.
15. Optional - Top with light sour cream or low-fat yogurt.