Tamale Pie
User Reviews
4.2
21 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tamale Pie
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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
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- 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 ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- chopped tomatoes, (optional topping)
- cilantro, (optional topping)
- sliced jalapeños, (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside.
- Combine 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup creamed corn in a large bowl.
- 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).
- 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.
- Poke holes in the cornbread, then pour 1 cup red enchilada sauce on top and into the holes.
- Add the beef mixture to the cornbread, then top with 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese,.
- 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.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Originally Posted on April 15, 2019
- Updated on October 17, 2023
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
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
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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Overall Rating
4.2
21 reviews
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