Beef Tamale Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipe

Name: Beef Tamale Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 large jalapeno, chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; Kosher salt; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained; 2 15-ounce cans chili beans, one drained; 6 ounces beer; 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime; &nbsp; 2/3 cup coarse-ground yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded; Sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large jalapeno, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Kosher salt
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
2 15-ounce cans chili beans, one drained
6 ounces beer
1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime
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2/3 cup coarse-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Sour cream (optional)

1
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. When oil is shimmering, add onion, jalapeno and garlic to pan and saute until slightly translucent. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, beer, and lime juice and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook while you prepare the crust.
3
Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, eggs and melted butter in a medium bowl, whisking with a fork until just combined and lump-free. Fold in cheese, stirring to combine.
4
Spray cooking spray on inside of individual baking crocks or a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Season chili to taste with salt. Fill prepared dishes 3/4 of the way with chili. Top with cornmeal mixture and spread evenly over the top of chili using a spatula.
5
Place in oven and bake until browned and bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 large jalapeno, chopped (about 2 tablespoons), 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon), and more.

Yes, Beef Tamale Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!