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: 2 to 3 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 oz. chopped green chilies; 2 small cans tomato sauce; 2 tsp. salt; 6 tsp. chili powder; dash of black pepper; 6 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn; 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1 tsp. salt; 4 c. cold water; 2 Tbsp. butter

Servings: persons

2 to 3 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 oz. chopped green chilies
2 small cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
6 tsp. chili powder
dash of black pepper
6 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
4 c. cold water
2 Tbsp. butter

1
Cook ground beef until all pink is gone; drain any grease. Add chopped onion.
2
Cook until it is clear.
3
Add remaining ingredients and simmer.
4
In a large saucepan, put 4 cups cold water, cornmeal and salt.
5
Bring to a boil; cook until the mixture is slightly thick.
6
Add butter; stir it in until melted.
7
Put meat mixture in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
8
Spoon cornmeal mixture over meat mixture.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.

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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: 2 to 3 lb. ground beef, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 oz. chopped green chilies, 2 small cans tomato sauce, 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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