Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 15 ounces corn; 2 14 ounces black olives, sliced; 14 12 ounces tomatoes, diced; 10 ounces enchilada sauce or 10 ounces taco sauce; 3 cups water, boiling; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup cold water; salt; pepper; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 4 tablespoons butter; sour cream, if desired

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
15 ounces corn
2 14 ounces black olives, sliced
14 12 ounces tomatoes, diced
10 ounces enchilada sauce or 10 ounces taco sauce
3 cups water, boiling
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water
salt
pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
4 tablespoons butter
sour cream, if desired

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["Preheat oven to 350.", "Saute onions in oil over high heat until translucent.", "Add ground beef, cumin, chili powder, and oregano and cook until browned.", "Remove from heat, and pour off excess fat.", "Transfer to 9x13"" casserole dish.", "Stir in corn, olives, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce, and set aside while you make the crust.", "Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and and salt and pepper.", "In a small bowl combine the cornemeal and cold water, stirring to combine.", "When the water is at a full rolling boil, add the cornmeal paste.", "Stir continuously until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.", "Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper and stir in cheese.", "Immediately spread evenly over casserole.", "Dot with butter and bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.", "Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top."]

2513

kcal

Calories

243

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion (medium, diced), 1 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 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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