Tamale Pie
Tamale pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of savory ground beef, colorful veggies, and a fluffy cornbread topping that will warm your heart on any chilly night. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced (optional)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, corn, and jalapeños; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth for the cornbread topping.
- Spread the meat mixture in the baking dish and pour the cornbread batter on top without mixing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg