Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Cumin; Salt To Taste; 1- 1/2 cup Salsa, Approximate (pick The Heat Level Of Your Choice); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro, Plus Extra For Topping; 3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Blend Cheese; 1 cup Polenta Or Cornmeal; 1- 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cups Milk; 1/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Cheese Blend; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Cumin
Salt To Taste
1- 1/2 cup Salsa, Approximate (pick The Heat Level Of Your Choice)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro, Plus Extra For Topping
3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Blend Cheese
1 cup Polenta Or Cornmeal
1- 1/2 cup Water
1/2 cups Milk
1/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Cheese Blend
Salt To Taste

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Drain grease if necessary and season with the oregano, cumin and salt.
4
Stir in the salsa, beans and cilantro.
5
Continue cooking for about 5 minutes so that the flavors can come together.
6
While the beef is cooking, add the polenta, water and milk to a pot and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
When it starts to thicken, stir in the cheese and season.
8
Turn off the heat and let it stand for a few minutes to firm up.
9
Spread the polenta in an even layer into the bottom of a casserole dish (I used a 2-quart size).
10
Add the beef and bean mixture and top with the cheese.
11
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
12
Sprinkle on a bit of extra cilantro before serving, if desired.

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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 pound Ground Beef, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon Cumin, Salt To Taste, 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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