Skillet Tamale Pie

Name: Skillet Tamale Pie
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 , medium onion, minced; 2 tablespoons, chili powder; , Salt; 2 medium cloves, garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 1 pound, ground sirloin (lean); 1 , (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; , 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 3 ounces, cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 2 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro leaves; , Ground black pepper; 3/4 cup, unbleached all-purpose flour (3 3/4 ounces); 3/4 cup, yellow cornmeal (3 3/4 ounces); 3 tablespoons, sugar; 3/4 teaspoon, baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon, baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon, salt; 3/4 cup, buttermilk; 1 , large egg; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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Latin America & Caribbean
Mexican
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SERVES 4

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