Tamale Pie For The Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie For The Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat Mixture; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb Italian sausage, remove from casings; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans; 1 cup beef stock; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels; topping; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, not drained

Servings: persons

Meat Mixture
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage, remove from casings
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
topping
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, not drained

1
Preheat crock pot to high.
2
In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage in oil, until crumbled and no longer pink.
3
Put meat in slow cooker reserving 1 T. of the liquid from the pan.
4
Add reserved oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Cook and stir until softened. Add jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add ketchup and refried beans an stir well. Add stock and corn and bring to a boil. Pour over meats in slow cooker and stir well to combine.
5
To make the topping:
6
Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
7
Mix butter, egg and milk together and pour into dry ingredients. Stir just to blend.
8
Fold in cheese and green chilies.
9
spread over meat mixture in the crock pot.
10
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
11
Topping will rise and get crusty and the meat will be bubbly and hot.
12
Serve with a green salad for an easy meal.

970

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat Mixture, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, remove from casings, and more.

Yes, Tamale Pie For The Crock Pot 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 For The Crock Pot

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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