Best Tamale Pie Recipe
A delicious casserole with seasoned beef, corn, and a cornbread topping, inspired by traditional tamales.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz)can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños or green chilies for extra heat.