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Tamale Pie

• 2Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 C Tri-color peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2#'s Ground Beef
• 2tsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Sea Salt, 1/2tsp pepper
• 1 (16oz) can refried beans
• 1 (15oz) can kidney or black beans

Topping

• 1 C flour
• 3/4 C cornmeal
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 C milk
• 1/4 C Melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400, In an oven safe skillet heat oil and cook garlic, onions and peppers for about 5 minutes. 
2. add ground beef and spices and cook till browned. add beans and stir to combine.
3. In a bowl mix together the dry topping ingredients and then using a seperate bowl combine the wet ones, add all together and stir till smooth.
4. Pour the topping over the meat mixture and bake for 30 minutes in the hot oven.
5. Enjoy alone or with your favorite side salad.

Prep time: 20mins 

Serves 6-8