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Tamale Pie
This tamale pie is seasoned ground beef, corn and beans baked together with cheddar cornbread to make a hearty and comforting casserole. This Mexican style meal is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be easily customized to your tastes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 487 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
For the topping
- 8.5 ounce box corn muffin mix such as Jiffy
- egg and milk as directed on the box
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Assorted toppings such as sour cream, avocado and pico de gallo
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
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For the filling
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the ground beef for 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for another 4 minutes or until the onion has softened and the meat is cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, beans and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
For the topping
- Place the corn muffin mix into a bowl. Add the eggs and milk according to package directions.
- Mix until a batter forms. Add the cheese and stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter over the layer of meat.
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread layer comes out with just a few crumbs attached. If your casserole is browning too quickly, you can cover it with foil for the duration of the bake time. Cut into slices and serve, topped with avocado, sour cream and pico de gallo if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
961mg
(40%)
Potassium
611mg
(17%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
554IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.