Tamale Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 portion Master Meat Mix (about 1 lb. 11 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
• 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 1-lb. rolls prepared polenta
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat mix, chili powder and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in adobo and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 3 minutes.
2. 2. Mist a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray. Slice both rolls of polenta into 1/8-inch rounds, about 30 pieces total. Line bottom of pan with half of polenta, overlapping if needed.
3. 3. Spread meat mixture evenly over polenta and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Arrange remaining polenta on top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.