Tamale Pie Casserole - BriarPatch Food Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing baking dish
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 ½ cups corn kernels
• 1 4-oz can diced mild green chilies
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 ½ Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp garlic granules
• ½ tsp onion granules
• ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
• ½ tsp smoked paprika or chipotle chili powder – depending on how much spice you want
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided (about 6 oz)
• 2 cups masa harina
• 2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon – any flavor ok
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups water, plus a little more as needed
• 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
• Optional garnishes: Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, diced avocado