Chipotle Tamale Pie
1 3/4 C. chopped onion
3/4 C. chopped green bell pepper
3/4 lb. ground round
1/2 C. bottled salsa
1 to 2 T. bottled chipotle sauce (such as La Preferidia) or hot sauce
1 (15 1/2-oz.) can pinto beans in zesty sauce (such as S&W), undrained
1 (14.5-oz.) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 C. all-purpose flour
3/4 C. yellow cornmeal
2 T. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 C. 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 T. butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 400�. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and beef; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in the salsa, chipotle sauce, beans, and tomatoes; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 C. cilantro. Spoon beef mixture into a 3-quart casserole. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl. Add 1/4 C. cilantro, milk, butter, and egg; stir until well-blended. Spoon the batter over beef mixture; spread evenly. Bake at 400� for 35 minutes or until golden.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 329
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 5.8g