Corn Bread Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Corn Bread Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup canned corn or 1 cup frozen corn, drained; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/3 cup milk; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned corn or 1 cup frozen corn, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Saute the ground beef and onion over medium heat.
2
When onion is translucent and the meat is browned, add black beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth or water, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Set aside and prepeat the oven to 425u00b0F
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
6
Pour the milk mix ingredients over the cornmeal mix and whisk together until well-combined.
7
Spread the meat mixture into a 3 quart casserole and cover with the corn bread topping. Don't worry if the cornbread falls into the meat mixture; it will rise while baking.
8
Bake until corn bread is brown, about 20-25 minutes.

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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

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.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup canned corn or 1 cup frozen corn, drained, and more.

Yes, Corn Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Corn Bread Tamale Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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