Tamale Pie & Lintini Cocktail

Tamale Pie

1 lb ground beef, ground turkey or chicken 

2 Garlic cloves, minced or mashed in a molcajete

1/2 Cup chopped onion

1 tbsp. chili powder (light)

1 tsp. salt (Kosher) optional

1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce 

1 - 14 oz can whole kernel corn, drained 

1/2 Cup Lindita’s Mild Salsa 

1  Box 8.5 oz corn meal (Jiffy Muffin Mix) my favorite

3/4 - Cup whole milk 

2 - Cups shredded Mexican Cheese 

1/2 - Cup sliced medium black olives pitted

**Toppings  Lindita’s Salsa, lettuce, and sour cream

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Preheat oven at 350°

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, add onion and garlic until tender.

Add  in the remaining ingredients minus the cheese one at a time and stir well.

Combine and continue cooking 3-5 minute’s until it bubbles up and thickens.

Spray Pam, a no-stick cooking spray on to a 13 x 9 baking dish then add mixture.

Top with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes. 

Serves up to 6 hungry peeps!

Plate and top with lettuce, salsa and sour  cream.

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Lintini Cocktail

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For 1 serving

3 oz. Your favorite tequila

1 & 1/2 oz. Cointreau (Liquor)

2 oz. Fresh lime juice 

Splash of fresh orange juice (1/2 oz.)

In an iced filled shaker add add everything and shake vigorously, then strain into a martini glass rimmed with salt and a lime wedge ~

Then you’ll be singing Oye Como Va!

Lindita's Salsa makes a great traditional, salsa dip. It's also great over eggs, burritos, fajitas, nachos and all your favorite Hispanic dishes. Here are some additional recipe ideas to try.

Lindita's Guacamole Dip
1 Avocado.
3 Fresh chopped medium size tomatoes or 1 can of diced tomatoes.
1 Package of LINDITA'S INSTANT SALSA MIX.
Mix tomatoes with LINDITA'S INSTANT SALSA MIX.
Add 8 tablespoons of salsa mix to mashed avocado pieces, stir well, chill and serve. Salt to taste

Lindita's Party Dip
1.) 24 oz. Sour cream - For cracker spread or chip dipping.

1 Package of LINDITA'S INSTANT SALSA MIX, stir well, chill and serve.