Easy Tamale Pie
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This easy one-dish meal features the flavors of tamales in the simplicity of a pie. It will definitely be making another appearance at our house! Try it if you're a fan of Mexican-inspired recipes.
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Ingredients
For the meat layer
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bell pepper cored, seeded and diced (any color)
- 1/2 Jalapeño or other hot pepper, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 oz can diced tomatoes fire roasted variety is a good option for this
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
For the tamale topping
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal finely ground
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese finely shredded
Suggested accompaniments
- sour cream
- avocado
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof large skillet) heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onions while stirring until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook while breaking it up with a spatula until almost brown all the way through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell and hot peppers and cook until soft, another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the seasonings onto the beef mixture and stir until well combined. Add the diced tomatoes and corn kernels and bring to a light boil then turn off the heat.
- Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, cornmeal, butter, and salt. Bring to a light boil while whisking constantly. As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, only takes a minute or two, scrape out of the pot and spread on top of the meat mixture into one even layer.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. If preparing in advance may take longer to bake if putting it in the oven cold.
- Garnish with sour cream, avocado and/or cilantro (if desired) and serve.
Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Easy Tamale Pie Amount Per Serving Calories 727 Calories from Fat 441 % Daily Value* Fat 49g75%Saturated Fat 22g138%Cholesterol 137mg46%Sodium 943mg41%Potassium 680mg19%Carbohydrates 37g12%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 7g8%Protein 34g68% Vitamin A 1925IU39%Vitamin C 41.1mg50%Calcium 344mg34%Iron 3.9mg22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 727
- Calories from Fat 441
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 49g
- 75%
- Saturated Fat 22g
- 138%
- Cholesterol 137mg
- 46%
- Sodium 943mg
- 41%
- Potassium 680mg
- 19%
- Carbohydrates 37g
- 12%
- Fiber 5g
- 21%
- Sugar 7g
- 8%
- Protein 34g
- 68%
- Vitamin A 1925IU
- 39%
- Vitamin C 41.1mg
- 50%
- Calcium 344mg
- 34%
- Iron 3.9mg
- 22%
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