LETS HAVE SOME GOOD MEXICAN SALSA VERDE IN TAMALE PIE ENJOY DAN:

TAMALE PIE by CHEF DAN:


Serves 4



INGREDIENTS:



1 pound ground sirloin or ground chicken or turkey

1 cup masa harina

1 cup boiling water

1teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 poblano chili, seeded and chopped

8 tomatillos, chopped

1 (15oz) can tomato sauce

1 (15oz) can chili beans

1 teaspoon oregano

1 (12oz) jar TRADERS JOE’S salsa Verde

2 tablespoons butter melted

1/2- teaspoon baking powder

1 cup grated Mexican blend cheese

A hand full chopped cilantro and few lime wedges



DIRECTIONS: (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)



1. Combine the masa harina, 1/4- teaspoon salt, chili stirring well with a whisk.

2. Add 1 cup boiling water to masa mixture, stir until soft dough forms cover and set aside.

3. In an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.

4. Add beef and cook about 5 minutes or until browned and crumbling.

5. Add onion, garlic, poblano chili, oregano and remaining salt, sauté 5 minutes.

6. Add tomatillos, tomato sauce, salsa Verde and chili beans and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

7. Add butter and baking powder to masa mixture, stirring until smooth.

8. Dollop batter over filling, and spread into an even layer, cover and bake for 30 minutes.

9. Uncover and bake an additional 10-12- minutes.

10. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese and cilantro and lime wedges.

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