Tamale Pie
Seasoned ground beef, black beans and corn simmered in red enchilada sauce, then baked under a golden cheddar cornbread topping. A hearty, Mexican-style casserole that feeds a crowd.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 497kcal
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
- Large pan
- Mixing bowl
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix such as Jiffy
- egg and milk as directed on the box
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream, avocado and pico de gallo optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Filling
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes more, until it softens and the beef is cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, beans and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Topping
- Put the corn muffin mix in a bowl and add the egg and milk as the package directs. Mix into a batter, then stir in the cheese until just combined.
- Spread the batter over the beef layer.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and a toothpick in the cornbread comes out with just a few crumbs. If it browns too quickly, cover with foil for the rest of the bake.
- Slice and serve, topped with sour cream, avocado and pico de gallo if you like.
Notes
- Nutrition: Estimated per serving from the ingredients, using a Jiffy-style mix prepared with 1 egg and 1/3 cup milk, without serving toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 270g | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.7g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 22.6g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 10.9g