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A baked tamale pie with cornmeal topping

Tamale Pie

Diana
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.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 545
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Course One Pot Meals
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef, lean
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, diced
  • 1 12-ounce can whole 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 cornmeal, yellow
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives, optional
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish, optional

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1631mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 4mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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