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Tamale Pie

This easy tamale pie is classic Tex-Mex comfort food. Featuring ground beef, enchilada sauce, and a tamale-inspired cornbread base, this recipe is a great family dinner idea for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  cornmeal
  • 1/2  cup  all purpose flour
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powder
  • 1  teaspoon  salt
  • 1  large egg
  • 1/2  cup  sour cream
  • 14.5 ounces creamed corn
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 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
  • 1  cup  enchilada sauce
  • 1  cup  shredded cheese monterey jack or medium cheddar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Grease a baking dish (square dish or round pie pan)
  2. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. These include cornmeal, all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir these with a fork to combine.
  3. Add the egg, sour cream, corn and milk to the dry ingredients and mix.
  4. Pour the cornbread mixture into the prepared baking dish. 
  5. Bake the corn bread for about 25 minutes, it won't be done completely, but it will bake more once we layer everything on. 
  6. While the cornbread bakes, prepare the ground beef. Cook over medium heat in a skillet, once the meat is cooked through, no longer pink, drain the grease, add the seasonings and stir to combine. 
  7. Poke the cornbread with a fork all over and drizzle with enchilada sauce.
  8. Add the ground beef on top of the cornbread, then top with the shredded cheese.  
  9. Bake again for another 15 minutes until the top is melted and bubbling. The sauce will be bubbling along the edges of the baking dish. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To prepare this meal ahead of time, follow the directions for making the cornbread crust and the topping ingredients. Pre-bake the crust, then add the toppings. Cover and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake for dinner.
  • Freezing: allow to cool completely. Wrap the dish in plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw by removing to the refrigerator overnight.
  • Reheating: Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Fat 22g (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Fat 22g 34%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

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