Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Oil (I Use Sunflower); 1 whole Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can Diced Tomatoes (28 Oz); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Kidney Beans, Drained; 1 package Meatless Ground (12 Oz); 3/4 cups Corn; 1 can Pitted Black Olives, 6 Ounce Can; 1 package Cornbread Mix (16 Oz Size) Or Use Your Favorite Recipe For An 8x8 Pan; 3 ounces, weight Cheese, Shredded (dairy Or Non Dairy)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Oil (I Use Sunflower)
1 whole Onion, Thinly Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can Diced Tomatoes (28 Oz)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Kidney Beans, Drained
1 package Meatless Ground (12 Oz)
3/4 cups Corn
1 can Pitted Black Olives, 6 Ounce Can
1 package Cornbread Mix (16 Oz Size) Or Use Your Favorite Recipe For An 8x8 Pan
3 ounces, weight Cheese, Shredded (dairy Or Non Dairy)

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat a cast iron frying pan over a medium low flame and add the oil.
3
Add the sliced onions and minced garlic and saute for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the tomatoes and turn the heat up a little.
5
Add the salt, chili powder and cumin and stir.
6
Add the beans, soy meat, and corn, and stir.
7
Stir in the olives, reserving 10 or 12 to decorate the top.
8
Turn off the heat and make your cornbread.
9
Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions.
10
Spread the cornbread batter over the top of the tamale pie.
11
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top (if youre using it).
12
Decorate with the remaining olives.
13
Bake for 40 minutes or until the cornbread is cooked through.
14
(Check it with a knife for doneness).

367

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 Tablespoon Oil (I Use Sunflower), 1 whole Onion, Thinly Sliced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 can Diced Tomatoes (28 Oz), 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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