Awesome Easy Tamale Pie

Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Awesome Easy Tamale Pie is a hearty one-dish dinner your whole family will love! Featuring a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all topped with a golden, cheesy cornmeal crust, this recipe is as comforting as it is satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple steps, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of warm spices like chili powder and cumin, along with a touch of sweet cornmeal crust, delivers a crowd-pleasing balance of flavors and textures. Serve it straight from the oven for a deliciously effortless meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cup cornmeal
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons 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-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, and black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 9

Spread the cornmeal batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cornmeal layer.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the tamale pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious, easy tamale pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	749.7 grams (749.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1395

Total Fat 90.80g	116%
Saturated Fat 34.60g	173%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 521mg	174%
Sodium 1622mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 64.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 92.90g	186%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1765mg	38%

*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: 56.5%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 17.8%