Name: Polenta Tamale Pie
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 16-ounce bottle spicy salsa; 1 15- to 16-ounce can refried beans; 1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 1-pound rolls prepared polenta, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Polenta Tamale PieBon Appetit

Tamale pie, made with a cornmeal-mush crust, dates back to 1911. In this recipe, we use ready-made polenta packaged in a roll. The spicy beef filling takes advantage of the excellent bottled salsas and canned refried beans now crowding market shelves.

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