Tamale Pie

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1 1/2 c. water; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk; dash of red pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. fat; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. pimentos, chopped

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Tamale Pie – a delicious recipe with yellow cornmeal, water, salt, milk, red pepper, onion. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
dash of red pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. fat
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. tomatoes
2 Tbsp. pimentos, chopped

1
Measure cornmeal, water and salt in a heavy saucepan.
2
Boil until mixture begins to thicken, then add milk.
3
Continue cooking slowly for 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir constantly.
5
Brown beef in skillet; drain.
6
Add onion, tomatoes, pimentos and spices.
7
Line a baking dish with 3/4 of the cornmeal mush.
8
Pour beef mixture in dish.
9
Cover with remaining mush.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal, 1 1/2 c. water, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk, 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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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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