Tamale Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

chopped yellow onion

2 cloves

garlic (, finely minced)

1 1/2

lbs lean ground beef

1 29 ounce can

tomato puree

1 15 ounce can

pinto beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups

frozen sweet white corn ((no thawing necessary))

1 4 ounce can

diced green chilies

1 1/2 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

4 oz

. shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese ((I used a combo of both))

chopped green onions or cilantro (, and sour cream, for serving)

Tamale Crust

2 cups

masa harina

1/2 cup

salted butter (, cold and diced into pieces)

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 1/2 cups

hot water