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Tamale Pie

This easy Tamale Pie has a corneal crust filled with a spiced ground beef filling. This is a taste of the southwest - and it’s super easy to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
For the Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 10 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
  • Sliced Jalapenos optional
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the cornmeal, water, evaporated milk and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until it is thickened.
  3. Stir in the green chiles.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of the crust mixture. Take the remaining crust mixture and spread it on the bottom and up sides of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  6. While the crust bakes: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. When it’s about halfway cooked, add the onion and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender. Season with salt.
  7. Add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds.
  8. Drain the excess from the beef, if needed.
  9. Add the enchilada sauce, corn, and olives and stir to combine.
  10. Spoon the filling into the crust. Spread the reserved crust mixture over the top.
  11. Bake the Tamale Pie for 15-20 minutes, then sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  12. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1767mg (74%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1767mg 74%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.