Gluten-Free Tamale Pie

Savor the comforting flavors of a hearty, gluten-free tamale pie that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This delicious one-dish meal layers a rich and flavorful filling of ground beef or turkey, black beans, bell peppers, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles, all seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Topped with a golden, cheesy cornbread crust made with gluten-free cornmeal and flour, this tamale pie is both satisfying and gluten-free. Ready in under an hour, it's a wholesome, crowd-pleasing recipe the whole family will love. Serve it with fresh avocado slices, salsa, or sour cream for an irresistible Tex-Mex-inspired dinner experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 15 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Gluten-free cornmeal
• 0.5 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for crust)
• 0.75 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (dairy or dairy-free alternative)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish with a little olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Add the drained black beans to the skillet. Stir everything together and remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free cornmeal, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt (for crust).

Step 8

In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and whisk it with the milk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in half of the shredded cheese.

Step 9

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared pie dish.

Step 10

Pour the cornbread batter over the meat mixture, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the cornbread layer.

Step 12

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

Step 13

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2172.1 grams (2172.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3059

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 63.60g	318%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 676mg	225%
Sodium 6638mg	289%
Total Carbohydrate 283.00g	103%
Dietary Fiber 48.50g	173%
Total Sugars 36.90g
Protein 152.30g	305%

Vitamin D 153IU	764%
Calcium 1449mg	111%
Iron 27mg	151%
Potassium 4316mg	92%

*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: 43.3%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 36.8%