Cajun Tamale Pie

Dive into the bold, comforting flavors of this Cajun Tamale Pie, a lively fusion of Southern soul food and classic comfort cuisine. This hearty dish features a tantalizing base of spiced ground beef or turkey, smoky andouille sausage, and a vibrant mix of onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic, all brought to life with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Layered with diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and sweet corn, the filling is topped with a golden, tender cornbread crust made from scratch for the perfect balance of textures. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan wonder is ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering and serves up to eight. Bursting with zest and simplicity, this recipe puts a spicy twist on traditional tamale pie that will have your guests coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 8 ounces andouille sausage, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced andouille sausage until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional minute to release the spices' aroma.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, frozen corn, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 8

Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the filling in the baking dish, spreading it gently with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the Cajun Tamale Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3059.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4560.0

Total Fat 225.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1024.2mg	0%
Sodium 11788.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 450.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.0g	0%
Total Sugars 78.4g
Protein 196.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 781.6mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 6107.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 39.1%