No Bake Tamales

No Bake Tamales (these are a family favorite in our house!)

4 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, diced

1 pound ground beef

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 log (16 ounce size) precooked polenta, cut into round slices

16 ounces medium-hot salsa

1 bag frozen corn kernels

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed, chopped
Directions:
In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. 

Stir in ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with side of spoon, about 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Add chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook 1 minute. 



In 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta and cook 10 minutes or until golden on both sides and heated through. 



While polenta cooks, add salsa and frozen corn to meat mixture; cook 3 to 5 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. 

Spoon meat mixture into deep-dish pie plate or shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole. Arrange polenta on top.