Lean Picadillo Pie

12 Servings
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Picadillo is a Mexican minced pork filling, usually featuring olives and raisins, used for stuffing chiles, tamales and such.

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Lean Picadillo Pie Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork	12 pimiento-stuffed olives sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion	2 tablespoons chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper	3 tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic minced	2 14 1/2-oz. cans chicken broth
1 14 1/2-oz. can diced tomatoes	2 cups cornmeal
3/4 cup raisins

Instructions for Lean Picadillo Pie

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pork, onion, green pepper and garlic for 5 minutes, until pork is lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes, raisins, olives, almonds and chili powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in cornmeal; mix well. Spoon cornbread mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Top with pork mixture. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: American