Tamale Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
575 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Tamale Pie
Description
Tamale Pie combines lean ground beef cooked with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and taco seasoning simmered with enchilada sauce into a savory base. This mixture is topped with shredded cheddar cheese. A batter made from boxed corn muffin mix, sour cream, corn kernels, milk, and egg is spread over the beef and cheese, creating a moist cornbread topping. Additional cheese sprinkled on top melts for a golden crust during baking.
The dish features a layered texture with the seasoned beef providing a rich, spiced filling and the corn muffin batter topping offering a tender, slightly sweet contrast. Baking allows the flavors to meld and the cornbread to set.
Served warm, Tamale Pie makes a filling main dish, particularly appealing for dinner. Fresh cilantro garnish adds a bright note to each serving.
This casserole can be stored refrigerated up to 5 days and reheated by microwaving individual portions without losing flavor. Adjust seasonings before reheating if desired to refresh the taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced, green or red
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup enchilada sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Topping
- 1 box corn muffin mix 8.5 oz
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup corn kernels canned, fresh, or frozen
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- cilantro for garnish, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Combine beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a 10" ovenproof skillet. Cook until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer until water evaporates. Stir in enchilada sauce. Top with 1 ½ cups of cheese.
- Combine corn muffin mix, sour cream, corn, milk ,and egg. Spread over the beef mixture.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 35-40 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave before serving.
- Adjust seasoning when reheating to enhance flavor if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575 | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1508IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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