Nana's Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Nana's Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, diced; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 ¼ cups cornmeal; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 cup water; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in a pan.
3
When browned add tomato sauce, corn, olives and chili powder.
4
In a saucepan combine cornmeal, salt, milk and water.
5
Heat on low until thickened, stirring frequently.
6
Add cornmeal mixture to pan with ground beef mixture and mix well.
7
Place in 8x8 baking dish and cook for 20 minutes.
8
Top with cheese and cook 10-15 minutes until cheese is browned.

657

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 onion, diced, 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn, and more.

Yes, Nana's 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.

Nana's Tamale Pie

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