Tasty Tamale Pie

Get ready to savor the hearty, Southwestern flavors of this Tasty Tamale Pie, a comforting casserole that combines bold, spiced beef with creamy black beans, juicy tomatoes, and crisp corn, all topped with a golden, cheesy cornbread crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-dish wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes. Featuring pantry staples like canned green chilies, black beans, and cornbread mix, this dish delivers unbeatable convenience without sacrificing flavor. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream for a vibrant touch, and watch this family-friendly favorite disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 ounces diced green chilies, canned
• 14.5 ounces can of diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 8.5 ounces cornbread mix
• 0.33 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Pour the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared pie dish.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the package instructions by combining the cornbread mix with milk and the egg. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the meat and vegetable layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.

Step 9

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean).

Step 10

Remove the Tamale Pie from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting and delicious meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2238 grams (2238.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3351

Total Fat 153.30g	197%
Saturated Fat 63.30g	317%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 669mg	223%
Sodium 5491mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 344.60g	125%
Dietary Fiber 47.00g	168%
Total Sugars 85.60g
Protein 168.80g	338%

Vitamin D 89IU	446%
Calcium 1763mg	136%
Iron 26mg	147%
Potassium 4124mg	88%

*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: 40.2%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 40.1%