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Texas Tamale Pie

Texas Tamale Pie

520kcal
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
Cornbread Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and spread evenly in the skillet.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined to create the cornbread topping.
  5. Spoon the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top of the cornbread batter.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the tamale pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition

Calories520kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein28gFat27gSaturated Fat13gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat9gTrans Fat1gCholesterol105mgSodium850mgPotassium580mgFiber6gSugar8gVitamin A650IUVitamin C12mgCalcium320mgIron4.5mg

Notes

Let the tamale pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

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