You might not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes tamale pie but it is possible. It is crucial to not eat tamale pie or other high calorie pie every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 2000 calories each day, and then 1 day, I eat whatever I want – without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 6 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have just been careful of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day a week.

I also think it helps to have a little support when on a weight loss program and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to enable you to monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Tamale Pie

Posted by luvtocook at recipegoldmine.com 6/7/01 5:51:22 am

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk
1 cup water
1 pound lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup onion , diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup creamed corn
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

For Crust: Combine cornmeal, salt, evaporated skim milk and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking frequently (to avoid lumps) until thick (7 minutes). Remove 1/2 cup of mixture and cover with plastic wrap (if you don’t the mixture will harden too fast). Spread REMAINING mixture on bottom and sides of greased 8 inch square baking dish. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. (If you want, at this point you can start making the filling.) Remove.

For the Filling: Brown the ground beef, garlic, onion and bell pepper in a large skillet; drain. Add corn, olives, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon into cornmeal crust. Drop rounded teaspoons of remaining cornmeal mixture on top of meat; sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.

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