Tamale Pie: My Easy Southwest Comfort Food Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can corn, drained (or frozen corn, thawed)
• 1 (14.5 ounce/410g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack), for topping (optional)