Sunday Night Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Sunday Night Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 large Bermuda onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 lb. ground round steak; 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can packed tomatoes; 1 can cream-style sweet corn (1 lb. 4 oz.); 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms (stems and pieces); 3/4 c. Spanish red chili sauce; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped olives; 3 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. yellow corn meal; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 large Bermuda onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 lb. ground round steak
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can packed tomatoes
1 can cream-style sweet corn (1 lb. 4 oz.)
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms (stems and pieces)
3/4 c. Spanish red chili sauce
1 (4 oz.) can chopped olives
3 tsp. salt
3/4 c. yellow corn meal
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
In large, heavy frying pan, put olive oil and butter.
2
Melt; turn burner off.
3
Chop up onion and mince garlic; add to pan. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
4
Then add your ground round.
5
Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
While still cooking, add packed tomatoes and break up the big pieces with spoon.
7
Add cream-style corn, mushrooms (including liquid), chili sauce and chopped ripe olives.
8
Then add salt.
9
Now, add cornmeal, sifting it in slowly with a big spoon, and stirring as you add.
10
Add half of grated cheese (1/4 cup), stirring it thoroughly.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. butter, 1 large Bermuda onion, chopped, 1 large clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sunday Night 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!

Sunday Night Tamale Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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