Tamale Pie Recipe: Fiesta in a Dish - So Easy!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (7.5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (1.25 ml)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained (312g)
• 1/2 cup beef broth (120 ml)
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal (150g)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 4 teaspoons baking powder (20 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
• 1 cup milk (240 ml)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (approx. 50g)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) (50g)