Cornbread Topped Tamale Pie

Transform your dinner table with this irresistible Cornbread Topped Tamale Pie—a hearty, flavor-packed meal that combines the savory goodness of seasoned ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn with the comforting golden crust of cornbread. This recipe layers bold Tex-Mex flavors, enhanced with a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then tops it off with melty cheddar cheese and a homemade cornbread batter. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-dish wonder bakes to perfection in just 40 minutes and serves six hungry appetites. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly comfort food classic or a crowd-pleasing dinner idea, this tamale pie with cornbread topping is sure to be a hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can corn kernels, drained
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cup cornmeal
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for cornbread topping)
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine flavors.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In another small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.

Step 7

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Spoon the cornbread batter evenly over the meat and cheese layer in the baking dish, spreading it out with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the tamale pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2671.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3934.3

Total Fat 193.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 740.2mg	0%
Sodium 5256.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 403.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.8g	0%
Total Sugars 80.1g
Protein 180.5g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 1423.4mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 5452.7mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 39.6%