Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, do not drain; 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 2 tablespoons chili powder; salt and pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained; 3 cups milk; 2 cups cornmeal; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground chuck
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, do not drain
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt and pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
3 cups milk
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Brown together chuck and onion.
2
Add tomatoes, corn, chili powder,and the salt and pepper to taste.
3
Simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and add olives.
5
Mix milk with the cornmeal and cook until thickened.
6
Line bottom and sides of a greased 3qrt casserole dish with cooked cornmeal mush.
7
Add meat mixture and top with grated cheese.
8
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

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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: 2 lbs ground chuck, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, do not drain, 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained, 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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