Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cold water; 1 ½ cups 100% whole stone-ground yellow cornmeal (Elam's); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 cups boiling water; 1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground round; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (1 cup)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups cold water
1 ½ cups 100% whole stone-ground yellow cornmeal (Elam's)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups boiling water
1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground round
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (1 cup)

1
Combine and mix cold water and corn meal.
2
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling water.
3
Add corn-meal mixture, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
4
Partially cover pan; cook slowly 7 minutes, stirring often.
5
Line bottom and sides of a greased 2-quart casserole with cooked mush.
6
Cook beef and onion in a frying pan until beef is brown and crumbly.
7
Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and chili powder.
8
Add tomatoes, breaking them up into chunks with spoon.
9
Stir in tomato sauce and corn.
10
Spoon into mush-lined casserole.
11
Bake in a 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.

1208

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups cold water, 1 ½ cups 100% whole stone-ground yellow cornmeal (Elam's), 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 2 cups boiling water, 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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