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Close-up of a moist slice of Texas Tamale Pie showing the golden cornbread top and savory, seasoned meat filling layer.

Texas Tamale Pie


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple baked casserole combining a savory meat filling with a cornbread topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pour this mixture into the prepared pie plate.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter evenly over the meat mixture in the pie plate.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for the ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter before pouring it over the filling for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 550
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 24
  • Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: tamale pie, casserole, cornbread topping, ground beef, easy dinner