Tamale Pie
Tamale Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, zesty tomatoes, and a fluffy cornmeal topping that bakes to golden perfection. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners, game nights, or any occasion that calls for hearty satisfaction. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, Tamale Pie not only delights the palate but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until cooked through. Drain excess fat and add diced bell pepper.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal with water according to package instructions until smooth but thick.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and pour the cornmeal batter on top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg