Tamale Pie

My Mom's Tamale Pie...with a few changes

Crust
1 1/4 cup yellow corn meal
3 1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt

Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil and add salt. Mix 1 cup cold water with 1 1/4 cup corn meal. Slowly add to boiling water (Careful of splashing) Reduce heat and continue stirring until the cornmeal is thick. Spread in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Filling
1 tsp E.V.O.O.
1 onion
1 lb ground turkey
1-2 tsp cumin
1-2 tsp chili powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 bell pepper
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
Extras...
Olives
Sour Cream
1/2 c shredded carrot (extra ingredient if you want to add more veggies)
Brown Rice (never can be too much stuff in this filling. Add whatever you love)

1. Put 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and start to cook.
2. Add turkey, cumin, chili powder, salt, & pepper. Cook until turkey is brown.
3. Add chopped bell pepper and let it soften a bit.
4. Add corn, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and shredded carrot. Mix until combined.
5. Spoon onto corn meal in a thick layer
6. Top with extra corn meal (if you like), grated cheese, and olives

Bake at 375* for 15-20 minutes or until the sides are bubbly.
Serve with sour cream on top and tortilla chips. Enjoy!