Lean Picadillo Pie1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins 12 sliced pimento-stuffed olives 2 tablespoons chopped almonds 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 cups cornmeal 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, dried fruit, 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 into 13 x 9-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. Serves 12.
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