Tamale Pie
This hearty Tamale Pie is a classic comfort food, featuring a flavorful ground beef filling, topped with a cornbread crust.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Milk - 1/3 cup
- Egg - 1
- Cornbread mix - 1 package (8.5 oz)
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 2 teaspoons
- Black olives - 1/2 cup, sliced
- Corn kernels - 1 cup
- Diced tomatoes - 1 can (14.5 oz)
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Ground beef - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink.
- Stir in the tomatoes, corn, olives, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the beef mixture into a baking dish. Spread the cornbread batter over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g
