Mama's Yeehaw Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Mama's Yeehaw Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 large tomatoes, roughly cut up; 1 cup whole kernel corn; ¼ cup ripe olives, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; ¾ cup yellow cornmeal; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups cold water; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, roughly cut up
1 cup whole kernel corn
¼ cup ripe olives, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cold water
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

1
Brown the ground beef with the onions and green pepper; drain well.
2
Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, corn, olives, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, and black pepper.
3
Heat to boiling, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until thickened.
4
Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
5
Set filling aside.
6
In a saucepan, combine the cornmeal, salt, cumin, water, and chili powder.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
8
Stir in butter.
9
Spread half of the mixture into a baking dish (about 12x8-inches).
10
Spoon filling over the bottom crust; spoon remaining cornmeal mixture on top of the filling.
11
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
12
If desired, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the crust about 5 minutes before casserole is done.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Mama's Yeehaw 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.

Mama's Yeehaw Tamale Pie

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