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Tamale Pie Recipe

Tamale Pie Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Tamale Pie recipe featuring a savory ground beef filling topped with a golden cornbread crust and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • For Cornbread Topping:
  • 1 (8.5 oz) package corn muffin mix (e.g., Jiffy)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (like cast iron) or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), corn (drained), diced green chilies (undrained), taco seasoning mix, and beef broth or water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Prepare the cornbread topping: In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
  8. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the hot beef mixture in the skillet.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture or use hot green chilies.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner option.
  • Ensure your skillet is oven-safe as it will go directly into the oven.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish before adding the cornbread topping.

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Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/tamale-pie-recipe/