Tamale pie
Tamale pie is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish that typically consists of a savory meat filling, such as ground beef or chicken, topped with a layer of cornbread or masa harina (corn dough) and baked until golden and crispy. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the flavors of tamales and pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 oz
- 1 can corn kernels drained, 8 oz
- 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder. Add the milk, egg, and melted butter, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cornbread mixture over the meat filling in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 45g (69%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 172mg (57%)Sodium: 854mg (37%)Potassium: 1.171mgFiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 2.412IUVitamin C: 60mg (73%)Calcium: 420mg (42%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
