Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 pounds of ground chuck; 2 cans of Mexicorn (sold at most supermarkets); 1 small can of cream-style corn; 1/2 package of Cinch (or Jiffy) brand cornbread mix; 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar; 2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce; 1 large onion; 1 green pepper; 1 tablespoon of chili powder; 1 medium package of Frito corn chips; 8 oz red wine; salt, pepper, garlic; sliced black olives for garnish

Servings: persons

2 pounds of ground chuck
2 cans of Mexicorn (sold at most supermarkets)
1 small can of cream-style corn
1/2 package of Cinch (or Jiffy) brand cornbread mix
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 large onion
1 green pepper
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 medium package of Frito corn chips
8 oz red wine
salt, pepper, garlic
sliced black olives for garnish

1
Brown the onions, green pepper, and garlic.
2
Add the meat and brown.
3
Add the Mexicorn, tomato sauce, wine, chili powder, salt, pepper and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes.
4
Place mixture in a casserole dish.
5
Make the topping with the cornbread mix, 1 cup of cream-style corn, 1/2 cup cheese, and milk to make runny.
6
(Sometimes I add an egg.)
7
Pour over the casserole and bake at 400F for 35-45 minutes.
8
10 minutes before serving, sprinkle top with crushed Fritos and add the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
9
Garnish with sliced black olives.

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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: 2 pounds of ground chuck, 2 cans of Mexicorn (sold at most supermarkets), 1 small can of cream-style corn, 1/2 package of Cinch (or Jiffy) brand cornbread mix, 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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