Tinklee’s Tamale Pie

Tamale pie is a modern American dish inspired by traditional Mexican tamales. It combines the flavors of a tamale with a cornbread crust, creating a comforting and delicious casserole.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Tinklee’s Tamale Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 cup Onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Canned corn, drained
• 1 cup Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoon Mexican seasoning
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 unit Egg, beaten
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoon Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and Mexican seasoning to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and beaten egg until well combined.
5. Grease a deep baking dish and pour the beef mixture into it. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top.
6. Pour the cornmeal mixture over the beef and cheese, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
8. Let the tamale pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
9. Enjoy your Tinklee's Tamale Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

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.