Simple Savory Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Simple Savory Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 sweet onion, chopped; 1 hotpepper; 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 6 oz can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/3 cups flour; 3/4 cup yellow corn meal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/3 cup cane sugar; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 egg; 1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 hotpepper
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/3 cups flour
3/4 cup yellow corn meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup cane sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
["Heat oven to 350 degrees. Clean and chop onion; clean and dice the hot pepper ( I use cherry hot poppers, but any type of hot pepper will work, depending on your tastes). This ingredient can be omitted.
2
Brown the ground beef, onion and pepper in a medium skillet over medium high heat until nicely browned and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat and add to the beef the tomatoes, tomato paste and spices. Mix well and press into a buttered 11"" x 7"" baking dish. Set aside.
3
Prepare the corn muffin batter:
4
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, corn meal, sugar and baking powder. Add the milk, melted butter and egg. Mix well and spoon over the meat mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until topping is cooked through and lightly browned.
6
Serves 6", "www.cleanfreshcuisine.com/?p=5406"]

763

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 sweet onion, chopped, 1 hotpepper, 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Simple Savory 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Savory Tamale Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions