Green Chile Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Green Chile Tamale Pie
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup masa harina; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces ground sirloin; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 poblano chile, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 ounces tomatillos, chopped (about 8 small); 1 cup frozen baby lima bean; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces ground sirloin
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 poblano chile, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces tomatillos, chopped (about 8 small)
1 cup frozen baby lima bean
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4 lime wedges

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Combine the masa harina, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and ground red pepper, stirring well with a whisk. Add 1 cup boiling water to masa mixture, and stir until a soft dough forms. Cover until ready to use.
3
Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.
4
Add onion, garlic, poblano chile, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to pan; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
5
Add tomatillos and lima beans to pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Add butter and baking powder to masa mixture, stirring until smooth. Dollop batter over filling, and spread into an even layer.
7
Cover pan with foil; bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned around edges. Remove from oven; let stand 3 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup masa harina, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Chile Tamale Pie

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