How to Make Slow Cooker Tamale Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Tamale Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This classic comfort food combines the flavors of a traditional tamale with the convenience of a slow cooker, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and filling dinner ready to enjoy in no time. It's a great...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 (8.5-ounce) package corn bread mix
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef until it is browned, about 10 minutes, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain beef and place it into the slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, combine corn bread mix with milk, egg, and butter, and stir until just mixed. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Spoon corn bread mixture over beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Set the cooker to Low, cover, and cook until corn bread topping is cooked through and set, about 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    463 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 1057mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 220mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 335mg