Skillet Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Skillet Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: safflower oil; 1/2 onion; 1 jalapeno, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups cooked pinto beans; 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 2 3/4 cups water; 3/4 cup polenta; 2 tablespoons butter or oil; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

safflower oil
1/2 onion
1 jalapeno, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 clove garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups cooked pinto beans
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup polenta
2 tablespoons butter or oil
Salt to taste

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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a 10-12 inch ovensafe skillet, saute the onion and jalapeno in oil until soft. Add the chili powder, garlic and oregano and saute until fragrant. Mix in the pinto beans, tomatoes and corn and let simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has boiled off. Salt to taste.
2
Meanwhile, microwave the polenta and water in a covered bowl until soft and the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Lightly salt and add oil or butter. Gently spread the cooled polenta over the tamale pie filling and bake for 20-30 minutes, until he top is slightly brown. Enjoy!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: safflower oil, 1/2 onion, 1 jalapeno, minced, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Skillet 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.

Skillet Tamale Pie

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