Tamale Pie

I have made a little different version of this recipe for a long time using corn bread on top (nothing on bottom). made a salad of favorite tamale toppings: romaine, tomatoes, red onion, olives, cilantro, lime and cheese. A bit of salsa and sour cream

subheading: Crust:

4 cups masa

4 cups chicken broth

¾ cup shortening

4 tablespoons (¼ cup) salted butter

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

subheading: Filling:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno, sliced

1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

Pinch kosher salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

4 cloves garlic, chopped

One 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes

1 cup low-sodium beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Butter, for greasing the skillet

Directions at foodnetwork.com

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