Tamale Pie

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    554 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie is seasoned ground beef on top of a cornbread crust, drenched in a bold enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese and tomatoes. This casserole recipe is an easy spin on tamales, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 box cornbread mix brand Jiffy
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup creamed corn
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 ounces green chilies diced
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • tomato optional topping, chopped
  • cilantro optional topping
  • jalapeno pepper optional topping, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside.
  2. Combine 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup creamed corn in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the cornbread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes. (It won't be done completely, but it will bake more once you layer everything on).
  4. While the cornbread bakes, prepare 1 pound ground beef. Cook over medium heat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add 4 ounces diced green chilies, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Poke holes in the cornbread, then pour 1 cup red enchilada sauce on top and into the holes.
  6. Add the beef mixture to the cornbread, then top with 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese,.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. 
  8. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Originally Posted on April 15, 2019 
  • Updated on October 17, 2023
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 554kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 1185mg (49%) Potassium 406mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1128IU (23%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 554kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 1185mg 49%
Potassium 406mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1128IU 23%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 287mg 29%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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