Tamale Pie
This tamale pie has been a family favorite for over 8 years—a comforting Mexican-inspired casserole with spicy ground beef, a cheesy middle layer, and golden cornbread topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
Drain excess fat. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and beans. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the filling.
In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and oil. Combine wet and dry just until mixed.
Pour cornbread batter over cheese layer. Spread gently with a spoon. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Let tamale pie rest for 10 minutes before serving to help layers set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 250 g
- Calories
- 425 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35 g
- Protein Content
- 22 g
- Fat Content
- 23 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 9 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0.5 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 75 mg
- Sodium Content
- 720 mg
- Fiber Content
- 5 g
- Sugar Content
- 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 10 g
