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Easy Tamale Pie
This recipe is quick and easy for weeknights, making smart use of your favorite cornbread mix. It's simply delicious for all your busy weeknights.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 TB oil
- 1 onion minced
- 2-3 TB chili powder
- kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground beef 90% lean
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 15 oz cornbread mix plus any required ingredients listed on the package
- Optional garnishes: Fresh Tomato Salsa sour cream, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat: Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 450F*
- Aromatics: In a 12 inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat, warm up the oil until hot. Add onion, chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt and cook just until onion is soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 more seconds.
- Cook: Stir in ground beef, drained beans, and drained tomatoes. Cook and break up the meat with a spatula until fully browned, about 5 min. Off heat, stir in cheese. Season with kosher salt to taste. Add more chili powder if desired. Smooth beef mixture into an even layer in the skillet.
- Prepare Cornbread: According to package instructions, mix the cornbread batter. Spread cornbread batter evenly on top of the beef mixture in skillet.
- Bake: Bake until edges are golden brown, approx. 15 minutes. Check center of cornbread for doneness. If needed, cover loosely with foil and bake another 5 minutes or until center is cooked through. Let rest at room temperature 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
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Notes
- If you don't have an oven-proof 12-inch skillet, you can layer casserole into an oven-safe baking dish instead.
- Bake time may need to be adjusted, depending on thickness/brand of your cornbread in chosen baking dish. Brands of boxed cornbread mixes vary, so adjust bake time as needed for center to bake through.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
697mg
(29%)
Potassium
1603mg
(46%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1603mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.