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