Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder, double if you like more heat; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 flour tortillas (6 inch); 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups); 2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder, double if you like more heat
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
12 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)
2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain.
3
Add tomatoes, onion, and spices.
4
Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
5
Arrange five tortillas in the bottom of a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish, tearing tortillas as needed.
6
Cover with half of the meat mixture, then half of the cheese.
7
Repeat layers, using remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese.
8
Sprinkle with olives.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
10
Let stand a few minutes before serving.

1705

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 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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