Pork Tamale Pie | Foodtalk

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 lb ground pork
• 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
• 2 Tbsps chili powder
• 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, minced or 1 tsp dried
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 cup frozen corn, unthawed or 2 fresh corn cobs, kernels sliced off
• ½ cup chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup (4 ounces) pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• ¾ cup (3 ¾ oz) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (3 ¾ oz) cornmeal
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup or one handful fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
• 1 Iceberg lettuce, thin sliced (optional)
• Ranch Dressing or Mexican Crema
• fresh lime wedges, squeeze on top of salad