Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup sliced green olives; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten to blend
½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped

1
For beef mixture: In a large skillet cook onion and green pepper in oil over moderately-low heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened; add beef and cook over moderate heat until beef is no longer pink.
2
Stir in tomato sauce, paste, corn, olives, cumin, cocoa, allspice, chili powder, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, cornmeal and salt and pepper.
3
Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes and add additional Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco to suit you.
4
Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.
5
Spoon mixture in shallow 2 1/2 quart casserole (may be chilled overnight).
6
In a bowl, sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder.
7
Add butter, milk and egg until batter is just combined.
8
Stir in cheddar and chili peppers and drop batter by spoonfuls around edge of casserole.
9
Bake for 10 minutes.
10
Reduce heat to 350F and bake 30 minutes more.

870

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb lean ground beef, 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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Variations & substitutions

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