Texas Tamale Pie
Texas Tamale Pie is a classic comfort food casserole made with ground beef, beans, and a cornbread topping.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch pan
- sauté pan
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Red Salsa
- 1 10-ounce can Enchilada Sauce
- 1 15-ounce can Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can Corn, drained
Cornbread Crust
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 Egg
- ⅔ cup Milk
Garnish
- Sour Cream
- Chopped Tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Cilantro
- Guacamole
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cook the beef, onion, garlic and jalapeno in a saute pan until the beef is no longer pink.
- While the beef is cooking, combine the cornbread mix, egg and milk. Stir just until combined.
- Add the spices to the meat and stir to combine.
- Add the salsa, enchilada sauce, beans and corn and stir well.
- Spread the meat mixture in the prepared pan.
- Spoon the cornbread mix over the meat and spread out.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
- Top the Tamale Pie with your favorite toppings: sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro and avocados or guacamole.
Notes
If you want a thicker topping, double the cornbread layer. You can use a homemade salsa instead of using a jarred version. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It may be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1135mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 617IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg
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