Tamale Pie
Tamale pie is a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, black beans, and corn beneath a golden cornbread crust. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this easy-to-make recipe is bound to become a favorite at your table, ensuring laughter and satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add ground beef. Cook until browned (7 minutes).
- Stir in black beans, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal with water until smooth. Gradually add half the cheese.
- Spread meat mixture into a baking dish; pour cornmeal mix on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pie (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg