Tamale Pie

Savor the bold flavors of the Southwest with this irresistible Tamale Pie, a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that combines savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a medley of beans and spices, all topped with a golden cornbread crust. This easy-to-make casserole layers a flavorful base of seasoned meat, diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans, crowned with a generous sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese and finished with a homemade cornmeal topping that’s baked to perfection. Ready in just an hour and ideal for feeding a family or hosting a potluck, this comforting one-pan meal offers the essence of tamales in a simpler, more approachable form. Serve it warm with a dollop of sour cream or a side of fresh guacamole for a dinner that’s guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 14.5 ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup, drained canned corn kernels
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Drain excess fat from the skillet.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a greased 9x13 inch (or similar) baking dish and spread evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.

Step 9

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, milk, egg, baking powder, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil until smooth.

Step 10

Pour the cornmeal mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.

Step 11

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 13

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious tamale pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2139.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3141.4

Total Fat 180.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 691.9mg	0%
Sodium 6131.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.2g
Protein 144.8g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 1494.5mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 3397.2mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 31.3%