Beef Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Beef Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Beef; 1 lb chuck steaks or 1 lb roast; mojo criollo; 1/2 onion, cut into 6 chunks; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; tamale dough; 2 cups cornflour, Masa brand; 1 1/4 cups beef stock; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic; 2 cups cheddar cheese, Shredded; 1 cup enchilada sauce

Servings: persons

Beef
1 lb chuck steaks or 1 lb roast
mojo criollo
1/2 onion, cut into 6 chunks
2 garlic cloves, crushed
tamale dough
2 cups cornflour, Masa brand
1 1/4 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
2 cups cheddar cheese, Shredded
1 cup enchilada sauce

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Beef:
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Season beef with garlic, salt, and pepper. Pan sear until brown on both sides. Pour mojo sauce over the top, add onion, and crushed garlic, Place in a crock pot at 300F for 6 hours or until meat is falling apart. When done set aside to cool and reserve the stock from the crock pot. When cooled, chop meat finely or shred.
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Tamale Dough:
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Mix all ingedients together until a soft dough is formed. Split the dough into 2 balls. Roll out into a round shape that will fit nicely in a tart pan or pie plate. Spray bottom of dish with cooking spray, then place dough in the bottom and press lightly so that it fits nicely in the bottom. Add shredded beef and cooked onions to the bottom so that the dough is covered. Roll out the top dough and place over the top of the beef so that you have a top and bottom crust. Bake in a 375F oven for approximately 35 minutes until dough is done. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. Meanwhile heat enchilada sauce in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
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Serve with heated enchilada sauce and sour cream on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Beef, 1 lb chuck steaks or 1 lb roast, mojo criollo, 1/2 onion, cut into 6 chunks, and more.

Yes, Beef Tamale Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beef Tamale Pie

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