Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 small onion (chopped); ½ cup green pepper (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained); 1 (16 ounce) can black olives; 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup cornmeal; 1 cup shredded cheese (4-ounces); 2 eggs (slightly beaten)

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
½ cup green pepper (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 (16 ounce) can black olives
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup cornmeal
1 cup shredded cheese (4-ounces)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In skillet cook meat, onion, chopped green pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender.
3
Drain off excess fat.
4
Stir in tomatoes, corn, olives, chili powder, oregano, and pepper.
5
Simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Turn into ungreased 3-quart casserole dish.
7
Crust:.
8
In saucepan heat milk, butter, and salt until butter melts.
9
Slowly stir in cornmeal.
10
Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until it thickens.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Stir in cheese and eggs.
13
Pour over meat mixture.
14
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 35 minutes or until golden.
15
Garnish with pepper rings, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 small onion (chopped), ½ cup green pepper (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamale Pie

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