Tamale Pie with Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust

Tamale pie is a popular dish in the Southwestern cuisine of the United States, often made as a casserole with a cornmeal crust resembling the traditional Mexican tamales.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Tamale Pie with Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 14.5 ounce Canned diced tomatoes
• 15.5 ounce Canned black beans
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Spread the ground beef mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Pour the cornmeal mixture over the cheese, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
8. Let the tamale pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.