Mexican Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Mexican Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground round beef; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, monced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 cup caned corn kernel; 1/2 cup stoneground yellow corn grits

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground round beef
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, monced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 cup caned corn kernel
1/2 cup stoneground yellow corn grits

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["Saute the meat& onions over moderately-high heat until the meat is cooked& the onions are tender (about 5 minutes) Add half the green pepper& all the garlic.", "Saute 3 minutes.", "Add the chili powder,oregano.", "2 tbsp water& the vinegar.", "Lower the heat cover and simmer for 30 minutes.", "Stir in the remaining pepper.", "While the meat is simmering pour the milk& salt in a saucepan& heat over moderately low heat.", "Slowly whisk in the corn grits, simmer stirring often for 3-4 minutes until it comes to a full boil.", "Pour the beef mixture into a 9"" pie plate.", "Cover with the corn and then pour the grits evenly over top.", "Bake in 350F oven for about 20 minutes or until the grits topping is firm and the meat mixture bubbles.", "Cut into wedges and serve.", "The grits will hold it's wedge shape but the meat mixture will be spooned out."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground round beef, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

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