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Pork Picadillo Tamale Pie

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By Bree Hester
Updated Sep 8, 2011
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Picadillo, a spiced ground meat found in many Latin dishes, gets an updated take in this perfect-for-company dish.

Pork Picadillo Tamale Pie

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 23
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Ingredients

Pork Mixture

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 lb lean ground pork
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup water

Topping

  • 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 cup instant (quick-cooking) polenta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook, breaking up clumps with spoon. Stir in chile, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, pepper flakes and allspice. Cook about 6 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
  • Step 
    2
    Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, olives and capers. Season well with salt and pepper. Add water; reduce heat so mixture simmers. Simmer 15 minutes (sauce will thicken).
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. In 3-quart saucepan, heat chicken broth to boiling. With whisk, slowly stir in polenta. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens. Stir in butter and honey. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour pork mixture into ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass or ceramic baking dish. Spread polenta mixture over pork mixture. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles.

Nutrition

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