Texas Tamale Pie

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    9

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Tex-Mex

Texas Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie is an old-fashioned Texas comfort food casserole with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, pinto beans and corn topped with a delicious cornbread crust.

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Ingredients

Servings

Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1-2 Jalapeno peppers diced
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups red salsa
  • 1 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 1 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
  • 1 ounce can corn , drained

Cornbread Crust

  • 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 2 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk

Garnish

  • sour cream
  • chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • cilantro
  • guacamole
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the beef, onion, garlic and jalapeno in a saute pan until the beef is no longer pink.
  3. While the beef is cooking, combine the cornbread mix, egg and milk. Stir just until combined.
  4. Add the spices to the meat and stir to combine.
  5. Add the salsa, enchilada sauce, beans and corn and stir well.
  6. Spread the meat mixture in the prepared pan.
  7. Spoon the cornbread mix over the meat and spread out.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
  9. Top the Tamale Pie with your favorite toppings: sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro and avocados or guacamole.

Notes

  • Tips:If you want a thicker topping, double the cornbread layer.You can use a homemade salsa instead using a jarred version.
  • Storage:Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.It may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 933mg (39%) Potassium 390mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 599IU (12%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 933mg 39%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 599IU 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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