Tasty Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tasty Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Beef Filling; 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained; 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 dash pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can refried beans; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; Cornmeal Topping; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cold water; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Servings: persons

Beef Filling
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1 dash pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can refried beans
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Cornmeal Topping
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

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["Cook meat, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet until meat is browned; drain fat.", "Stir in tomato sauce, corn, olives, garlic, seasonings, and beans; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes until thick; stir in cheese then remove from heat.", "Meanwhile, stir cornmeal, salt, and cold water together in a saucepan; cook over medium-high heat (please be careful as hot cornmeal mixture may spatter) for a minute or two, stirring constantly, until thick; remove from heat and stir in butter.", "Turn meat filling into a 9x13"" baking dish that has been lightly coated with no-stick cooking spray; spoon cornmeal topping evenly over entire top of beef filling.", "Bake at 375u00b0 for about 40 minutes until cornmeal topping is set and beef filling is bubbly; serve topped with salsa and sour cream.", "NOTE: Family-sized portions of the cooked beef filling freeze excellently in Ziploc freezer bags - To serve: Just thaw, turn meat filling into a prepared baking dish, quickly make and spoon on a proportional amount (for a frozen half-batch to be baked in an 8x8"" pan, prepare topping using 1/2 cup cornmeal and 1 1/3 cup water) of cornmeal topping, bake and enjoy!"]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Beef Filling, 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Tasty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tasty Tamale Pie

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