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 lb. hamburger; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 c. diced celery; 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn; 16 oz. (2 c.) canned tomatoes, drain and keep juice to use later; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; salt to taste; 1 tsp. garlic powder; cayenne pepper to taste; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce; 1/4 c. sweet pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. diced celery
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn
16 oz. (2 c.) canned tomatoes, drain and keep juice to use later
1 Tbsp. chili powder
salt to taste
1 tsp. garlic powder
cayenne pepper to taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
1/4 c. sweet pepper flakes

1
Cook hamburger until done and drain.
2
Add all remaining ingredients to hamburger.
3
Let cook until you cook your yellow cornmeal; mush.
4
Mix 5 cups boiling water, 1 cup tomato juice, a little cayenne pepper, and a little salt.
5
Add 2 cups yellow cornmeal, stirring slowly constantly until thick.
6
Line a 3-quart casserole dish with corn mush, it will be thick, then pour all in skillet.
7
Then put the rest of meal on top.
8
Bake, uncovered, in oven at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes.
9
Serve with grated Cheddar cheese.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. hamburger, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 c. diced celery, 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, 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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