MAIN DISH: TAMALE PIE (click here to print)

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds hamburger meat (I used ground chuck, but feel free to use regular ground beef)
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with 1/4 cup liquid reserved
• 1 cup sliced olives
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup plain whey protein powder with 0 carbs 
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup full fatshredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican cheese blend)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350° F.

1) Drain the tomatoes, and save the juice.

2) Put the onion and the beef into a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef as it cooks. add the green and red peppers, and the chili powder. Cook until the beef is cooked through.

3) Add the drained tomatoes and the olives, and cook for another minute. Salt to taste.

4) Mix the ingredients for the crust together, except for the cheese.

5) Pour the beef and vegetables into a 9 X 13-inch pan, pour the batter for the crust over the mixture, and spread it evenly over the top. Sprinkle the cheese over the batter.

6) Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until crust begins to brown.

Cut into 12 pieces

For less carbs, a serving is one slice

Source: www.verywell.com

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 (2 squares each)
Amount per serving
Calories	422
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Sodium 913mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 48g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 224mg	17%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 746mg	16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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