Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, drained; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the ground beef and onion, adding garlic during the last half of browning, so it doesn't burn.
3
Drain the fat and return meat to skillet.
4
Add the tomato sauce, drained corn, seasonings, and 1 cup of water.
5
Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
6
Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
7
Sprinkle the corn meal evenly over the beef mixture.
8
Carefully pour in 1 cup water over a spoon back, so as not to disturb the corn meal.
9
Bake for 30 minutes.

390

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 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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