Irene's Tamale Pie

Dive into comfort food bliss with Irene's Tamale Pie, a hearty casserole that combines savory flavors and a golden, cornbread topping. This one-dish wonder features seasoned ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant diced tomatoes, all simmered with spices like chili powder and cumin for a Tex-Mex-inspired base. Topped with a layer of melted cheddar cheese and a fluffy, homemade cornmeal crust, this tamale pie bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this recipe is easy to prepare, uses pantry staples, and serves up to six. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or an extra sprinkle of cheese for a crave-worthy finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juices
• 15 ounces canned corn, drained
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), canned corn, black beans, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the meat mixture.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, egg, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour the cornmeal mixture evenly over the top of the filling in the baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and set.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2700.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3804.6

Total Fat 172.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g
Cholesterol 663.6mg	0%
Sodium 5697.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 421.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.7g	0%
Total Sugars 54.9g
Protein 184.5g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 1490.6mg	0%
Iron 30.7mg	0%
Potassium 5565.9mg	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: 39.0%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 42.4%