Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef round; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans; 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (9 ounce) package 6-inch corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef round
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (9 ounce) package 6-inch corn tortillas

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In 3-qt flame-proof, oven-proof casserole dish, combine beef, onion, pepper, and garlic.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef has changed color.
4
Remove casserole from burner.
5
Turn out meat mixture onto large plate line w/ paper towels to absorb any excess fat.
6
Return to casserole.
7
Add tomato sauce, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
8
Stir to mix well.
9
Scoop out five cups of mixture and reserve in medium-sized bowl.
10
Lay half of tortillas over mixture remaining in casserole, overlapping and covering entire surface.
11
Add 2-1/2 cups of reserved meat and bean mixture over tortillas, spreading it out w/ back of large spoon.
12
Lay remaining tortillas over mixture in casserole, overlapping and covering entire surface.
13
Top w/ remaining meat and bean mixture, spreading out evenly over tortillas.
14
Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef round, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced, 1 garlic clove, 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.

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