Tamale Pie
Tamale Pie is seasoned ground beef on top of a cornbread crust, drenched in a bold enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese and tomatoes. This casserole recipe is an easy spin on tamales, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup creamed corn
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- chopped tomatoes, (optional topping)
- cilantro, (optional topping)
- sliced jalapeños, (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside.
- Combine 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup creamed corn in a large bowl.
- Pour the cornbread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes. (It won't be done completely, but it will bake more once you layer everything on).
- While the cornbread bakes, prepare 1 pound ground beef. Cook over medium heat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add 4 ounces diced green chilies, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Poke holes in the cornbread, then pour 1 cup red enchilada sauce on top and into the holes.
- Add the beef mixture to the cornbread, then top with 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese,.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Originally Posted on April 15, 2019
Updated on October 17, 2023
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg
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