Tamale Shepherd'S Pie (Lite) Recipe

Name: Tamale Shepherd'S Pie (Lite)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 cups boiling water; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, mexican raw variety; 4 slices turkey bacon, finely chopped; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons thyme, dried; 1 teaspoon bacon seasoning (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, ground; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 onion, smalled chopped; 1 cup beer; 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh chopped; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups boiling water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, mexican raw variety
4 slices turkey bacon, finely chopped
1 lb ground turkey
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
1 teaspoon bacon seasoning (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, ground
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, smalled chopped
1 cup beer
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk. Whisk in the cornmeal, then whisk in the boiling water and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the butter and honey.
2
In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the chorizon and bacon and render the fat for 3 minutes. Stir in the ground turkey and cook, crumbling the meat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Season with thyme, chili powder, coriander, bacon seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes to soften. Stir in the beer and reduce by half. Add the tomatoes to heat through.
3
Spoon the thick cornmeal over the pan and spread evenly. Top with te cheddar and place in a 350 degree oven (on convection if available) for 15 minutes until brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with greek yogurt.

1876

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1 cup cornmeal, 2 cups boiling water, salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Tamale Shepherd'S Pie (Lite) 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.

Tamale Shepherd'S Pie (Lite)

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