Tamale Pie
Tamale pie is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef with a sweet cornmeal topping, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your loved ones. Serve it hot from the oven, and watch as everyone digs in for a taste of this delicious comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and green bell pepper until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended. Mix in half of the cheddar cheese.
- Layer beef mixture in the baking dish, pour cornmeal topping over it, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg