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

Tamale pie is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together the flavors of a classic tamale in the form of a pie. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in with the family. This recipe for Tamale Pie II is a modern and simplified version of the traditional tamale pie, making it easier and quicker to prepare without sacrificing any of the delicious flavors.

The base of this tamale pie is a rich and flavorful beef and bean mixture, which is topped wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 2 - quart casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, bring water to boil and add the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly add the cornmeal and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour 2/3 of the hot cornmeal mush into a 2 quart casserole dish. Using the spoon, bring it up the sides as far as it will reach. If mush is too thick to spread, add a little boiling water.
  • In a large frying pan, cook, but don't brown, the ground beef, breaking it up into crumbs as it cooks. Add onion and green pepper and cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Add corn (with its liquid), chili powder, salt and tomato sauce, heat until very hot and pour mixture into the casserole dish lined with cornmeal mush.
  • Spoon remaining cornmeal mush over top. Again, it should be thin enough to spread, but certainly not watery.
  • Top with grated cheese and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 964mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 359mg