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Tamale Pie
Makes 6 servings

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (19 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 package (10 oz) frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. In medium skillet
melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and green pepper; saute
until tender, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in beans, tomato
sauce, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Set aside. In medium bowl
combine cornmeal, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in egg, milk and
butter. Stir in corn. Press mixture into prepared pie plate. Spoon
bean mixture into pie crust. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and
sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with leafy green salad or green vegetable.

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