Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. cornmeal; 2 c. boiling water; 3 c. milk; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef or 2 c. chopped, cooked meat; 1 1/2 c. chopped fresh or canned tomatoes; 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper (optional); 1 envelope prepared chili seasoning; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 c. cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
3 c. milk
1 1/2 lb. ground beef or 2 c. chopped, cooked meat
1 1/2 c. chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 envelope prepared chili seasoning
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, diced
1 tsp. salt

1
Stir cornmeal and salt into boiling water in top of double boiler.
2
Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken.
3
Add milk, place over hot water, cover and cook 30 minutes.
4
Fry beef and onion until done; add chili, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
5
Line bottom and sides of 2 to 2 1/2-quart casserole, which has been greased, with 3/4 of hot mush.
6
Pour in meat and tomato filling. Cover with remaining mush.
7
Can top with Cheddar cheese, if desired.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.

1718

kcal

Calories

164

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. cornmeal, 2 c. boiling water, 3 c. milk, 1 1/2 lb. ground beef or 2 c. chopped, cooked meat, 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.

Tamale Pie

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