Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Instant Masa Harina; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 whole Onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 10 ounces, fluid Canned Red Enchilada Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 cup Beef Broth; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups Instant Masa Harina
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 pounds Ground Beef
1 whole Onion, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
10 ounces, fluid Canned Red Enchilada Sauce
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 cups Water
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 cup Beef Broth
1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Whisk together masa, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add broth and 1/2 cup oil and stir to combine until dough becomes a soft paste.
3
Cover bowl and let the dough rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
4
In the meantime, preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add ground venison or beef and onions.
6
Cook until meat is no longer pink, being sure to break up any large chunks.
7
When the meat is no longer pink, add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
8
Stir in enchilada sauce.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water.
10
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and broth.
11
Add the cornstarch mixture into the meat mixture and stir to combine.
12
Once the mixture thickens, remove it from heat.
13
To assemble, spread meat in an even layer over the bottom of the crock of a slow cooker.
14
Gently spread tamale dough over the top of the meat mixture.
15
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until dough is set.
16
Adapted from Dontsalt.blogspot.com.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Instant Masa Harina, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, 2 cups Chicken Broth, 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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