Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 large pepper, minced; 2 Tbsp. fat or oil; 1 lb. ground beef; 3 1/2 c. tomatoes; 1/2 c. chopped ripe olives; few grains salt, pepper and cayenne; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsp. yellow corn meal; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 c. yellow corn meal; 3 c. boiling water; 1/4 lb. ground pork

Servings: persons

1 onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large pepper, minced
2 Tbsp. fat or oil
1 lb. ground beef
3 1/2 c. tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped ripe olives
few grains salt, pepper and cayenne
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. yellow corn meal
1 tsp. chili powder
1 c. yellow corn meal
3 c. boiling water
1/4 lb. ground pork

1
Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil.
2
Add beef and pork; brown lightly.
3
Add tomatoes, olives, salt, pepper and cayenne.
4
Cook slowly 1 hour.
5
Add cheese, yellow corn and chili powder.
6
Cook until cheese melts, stirring occasionally.
7
(Should be the consistency of baked hash.)
8
Gradually add one cup corn meal to water, stirring constantly.
9
Cook until thickened.
10
Add one teaspoon salt.
11
Pour corn meal mixture into greased casserole dish. Add meat mixture.
12
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes.

2292

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 large pepper, minced, 2 Tbsp. fat or oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

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