Skillet Tamales Recipe

• 1C cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
• 1 1/2 C hot water, or more as needed
• salt
• 2 Tbl olive oil, or more if needed
• 8 ounces ground beef, pork, or lamb (we used lamb)
• black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbl minced garlic
• 1 Tbl chili powder
• 8 Roma tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine; drain their juice)
• 3 C corn (I would use only 2 next time)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Directions