Teresa's Recipes
Homestyle Tamale Pie
Our Homestyle Tamale Pie is a delightful mix of warm, savory flavors wrapped in a delicious cornbread crust. This dish, inspired by traditional Mexican tamales, offers the comfort of home-cooked meal, with a flavorful ground beef filling brimming with tomatoes, corn, and olives, all beautifully seasoned with chili powder and cumin. The pie is then topped with a fluffy, golden cornbread crust that has been kissed by a layer of melted cheddar cheese. This is the epitome of hearty, satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 (8.5 oz) package Cornbread mix
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1/2 cup, sliced Black olives
- 1 cup, fresh or frozen Corn kernels
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1, chopped Onion
- 1 lb Ground beef
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 6
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 27g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 27g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Sugar: 9g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the tomatoes (with juice), corn, olives, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until just combined, but don't overmix to ensure a fluffy cornbread topping.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cornbread batter over the top of the beef mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven and evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
- Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with an equal amount of cooked lentils or black beans. For a spicier kick, you can add a chopped jalapeno to the beef mixture, or a dash of hot sauce to the cornbread batter.