Tamale Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs turkey
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 28 ounces tomatoes, diced with green chile
• 1 1/2 cups corn, frozen
• 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, minced
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 eggs