How to Make Easy Tamale Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easy Tamale Pie is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish is a modern twist on the traditional Mexican tamale, with a flavorful meat and bean filling topped with a cornbread crust. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. The combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 tamale pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch baking or casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Combine milk, cornmeal, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture. Mix in olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; mixture should not be mushy.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 411mg