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	2139.4 grams (2139.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3141

Total Fat 180.70g	232%
Saturated Fat 69.40g	347%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 692mg	231%
Sodium 6131mg	267%
Total Carbohydrate 250.90g	91%
Dietary Fiber 41.30g	148%
Total Sugars 44.20g
Protein 144.80g	290%

Vitamin D 161IU	806%
Calcium 1495mg	115%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 3397mg	72%

*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%