Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2008

I make a veggie version by sauteing a chopped onion, green pepper, and a can of whole kernel corn together, then adding 2 cans of pinto or black beans and cooking until beans begin to become thick and start to fall apart a little. After I put the beans on top, I push a whole green olive (pitted) through into the lower crust every few inches throughout the pie. To me green olives add a LOT to this recipe, though kids might not be fans. I love tamale pie!

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Kim R.

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2006

I made this for my two teenage sons and they loved it. I added a little cumin and chili powder to the meat/sauce mixture to give it a bit more flavor. We had a little leftover and it tasted better the next day..... TIP:Don't cook cornmeal too long, it will get too thick and hard.

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MochaLatte

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2006

This was really good! I'm going to try it with chicken next time and add some shredded cheddar to the cornbread. Delicious!

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Amanda P.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2004

Good recipe. I used Marie Calendar's Corn Bread mix instead of the cornmeal and also added cumin to the recipe. Have made several times.

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PIPERCAT99

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2003

Here is the modifications I made: I only used the evaporated milk with 3/4 cup of cornmeal. I also used half a bunch green onions in the meat mixture. It's very tasty.

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MLYIN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Living In: Bellevue, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2002

Great recipe! I spiced it up a bit by adding a serrano and jalapeno pepper to the filling, as well as a little cumin and extra garlic. Quick and tasty meal!

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GINNYG

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Vallejo, California, USA

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2002

Kind of bland, my family just thought it was okay, I think maybe the cornmeal needed to be kicked up.

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MOMOF3EEES

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Walnut, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2002

Have made it twice now and both turned out wonderful! This last go round I used left over grilled chicken (diced), and put jalepeno peppers in the cornbread mixture. Wonderful dish especially for those night you haven't alot of time.

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JUANAN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Grapevine, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2002

The meat mixture is the only thing good about this recipe. The cornmeal mixture is way too much. I think if would be much better if you were to just make the cornmeal according to regular cornbread directions. My husband hated it.

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