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: 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal; 1 c. milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1/2 c. pitted, sliced ripe olives; 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 c. pitted, sliced ripe olives
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Combine cornmeal, milk and egg in 2-quart glass casserole. Mix beef, powders and salt in 1-quart bowl.
2
Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until pinkness disappears.
3
Drain well and crumble meat.
4
Stir into cornmeal along with tomatoes, corn and olives.
5
Microwave on High for 8 minutes.
6
Stir well.
7
Microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes longer.
8
Sprinkle cheese over top. Microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
9
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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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: 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal, 1 c. milk, 1 egg, beaten, 1 lb. 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.

Tamale Pie

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