Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 pound lean ground beef, round or chuck; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (12 ounces) kernel corn or Mexican-style corn; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided use); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 cups boiling water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives, optional; Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish, optional

Tamale Pie

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Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Try tamale pie! This hearty dish features a meaty filling and a cornmeal or masa topping that’s sure to satisfy.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: One Pot Meals
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

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1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound lean ground beef, round or chuck
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) kernel corn or Mexican-style corn
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided use)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cups boiling water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives, optional
Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and ground beef; cook, stirring, until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
Add the tomatoes, corn, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, pepper, and chili powder to the beef; set aside.
In a saucepan over high heat, bring the 3 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk the cornmeal into the boiling water along with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the cornmeal is very thick.
In a small bowl, beat the egg; quickly beat it into the cornmeal mush. Add the chopped ripe olives, if using.
Spread half of the cornmeal mixture over the bottom of the casserole. Top with the beef filling. Spoon the remaining cornmeal batter over the beef filling.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
If desired, top with the shredded cheese 5 minutes before it’s done.

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