Crock Pot Beef Tamale Pie Food

SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.

TAMALE PIE FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Preheat crock pot to high.
• In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage in oil, until crumbled and no longer pink.
• Put meat in slow cooker reserving 1 T. of the liquid from the pan.
• Add reserved oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Cook and stir until softened. Add jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add ketchup and refried beans an stir well. Add stock and corn and bring to a boil. Pour over meats in slow cooker and stir well to combine.
• To make the topping:.
• Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Mix butter, egg and milk together and pour into dry ingredients. Stir just to blend.
• Fold in cheese and green chilies.
• spread over meat mixture in the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• Topping will rise and get crusty and the meat will be bubbly and hot.
• Serve with a green salad for an easy meal.