Mexico Pie (Tamale) Recipe

Name: Mexico Pie (Tamale)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, cut in strips; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; water; ½ cup ripe olives, sliced; 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder; salt; ¾ cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cut in strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
water
½ cup ripe olives, sliced
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
salt
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
In skillet brown beef with onion, green pepper, and garlic; pour off fat.
2
Stir in corn, tomato paste, 1-1/2 cups water, olives, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Simmer 20-25 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, stir cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into 2 cup cold water; cook in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 15 minutes).
5
Stir cheese into meat mixure until melted; pour into 2-quart baking dish.
6
Spoon cornmeal mixture over meat (it will look like dumplings sitting on top of meat mixture).
7
Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, cut in strips, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexico Pie (Tamale) 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.

Mexico Pie (Tamale)

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