Layered Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Layered Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning; 3/4 cup water; 2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels; 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 8 corn tortillas; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
8 corn tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups Mexican blend cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat oil in large skillet and add onions; cook until tender, but not brown.
3
Add beef, brown well and Drain.
4
Mix in the Taco Seasoning and 3/4 Cup water; let simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently, until spice mixture is no longer runny.
5
Stir crushed tomatoes, corn, and cornmeal into the meat; mix well.
6
In an 9X9 round pyrex (or well greased metal) baking dish, place 4 of the 8 tortillas on the bottom, spread out, to cover the pan, add 1/2 of the meat mixture over the tortillas,and then 1/2 of the cheese.
7
Repeat this layering process, ending in cheese.
8
Place in oven to heat through, and melt cheese (about 25 minutes).
9
Cut into 8 pieces across, as you would a pie.
10
Serve!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 lb ground beef, 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

Layered Tamale Pie

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