Tamale Skillet Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Skillet Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 3/4 lb ground beef; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 1 cup corn kernel (from one ear corn, or frozen); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional sprigs for garnish; cornbread mix, such as Jiffy; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil, on top; sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 lb ground beef
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 cup corn kernel (from one ear corn, or frozen)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional sprigs for garnish
cornbread mix, such as Jiffy
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil, on top
sour cream, for serving

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "Place a large (11-12"") cast iron over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, swirl to coat, and add ground beef. Season generously with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper and season again with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until softened, and turning golden on the edges, about 7 minutes more. Add chile powder, cumin, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add corn, black beans, and tomatoes. Let cook an additional 5 minutes and add cilantro. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.", "In a large bowl, whisk to combine cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Pour on top of vegetable-bean mixture. Spread in an even layer (it's okay if some of the filling pokes through the cornbread batter), drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and transfer to oven. Cook until golden on the edges and bubbling, about 15 minutes.", "Remove from heat. Serve warm or at room temperature, with sour cream and cilantro."]

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 3/4 lb ground beef, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tamale Skillet 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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Tamale Skillet Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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